Faerie vs. Fairy

Faerie vs. Fairy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Faerie and Fairy

Faerienoun

archaic spelling of fairy

Fairynoun

The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.

Faerienoun

Realm of the fays, fairyland.

Fairynoun

A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.

Faerienoun

small, human in form, playful, having magical powers

Fairynoun

An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.

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Faerienoun

the enchanted realm of fairies

Fairynoun

A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

Fairynoun

A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.

Fairyadjective

Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.

Fairynoun

small, human in form, playful, having magical powers

Fairynoun

offensive terms for an openly homosexual man

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