Meaning of peri in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɪri/

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  1. Noun

    peri

    Etymology

    from Persian perī

    Definitions

    1. a beautiful and graceful girl
  2. 2. (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done

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