Definition

A small imaginary creature that looks like a human and has magical abilities, often found in stories and folklore.

Example

The children believed that a fairy lived in the garden and granted wishes.

Conversation

Did you ever believe in fairies when you were a kid?

I did! I thought they were real and magical.

Me too! I used to look for fairies in the garden all the time.

Same here! I even made little houses for them out of sticks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fairy → The word 'fairy' originates from the Old French 'faerie' (meaning enchantment or magic), which is derived from the Latin 'fata' (meaning fate or destiny). The term refers to a magical being or creature associated with enchantment and the supernatural.

Memory Tip

Imagine a magical being that brings 'enchantment' ('faerie') — that's why 'fairy' refers to a creature of magic.

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