English Explanatory Dictionary

peri

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sprite or supernatural being.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peri.wav

Word forms

peri peris pari

Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish پری (peri), from Persian پری (pari).

Synonyms

fairy pixie sprite

Related words

peri-peri
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