fairy

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The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
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An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
An attractive young woman.
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A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus (taxfmt).
A legendary Chinese immortal.

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Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.
(RQ:Landon Romance)….—a large cashmere shawl, with its border of roses, thrown carelessly on a chair—a crimson cushion, where lay sleeping a Blenheim dog, almost small enough to have passed through the royal ring in that most fairy tale of the White Cat:—all bespoke a lady's room.
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