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fairy

/ˈfɛəɹi/ noun A1
  1. A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate. (countable, slang, uncountable)
  3. An effeminate man or boy. (countable, slang, uncountable)
  4. An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman. (colloquial, countable, uncountable)
  5. An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm. (countable, uncountable)
  6. A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx. (countable, uncountable)
  7. A legendary Chinese immortal. (countable, uncountable)

Plural fairies

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Lead onward into fairy land,
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 2 · C1
## XXXVI FAIRY BREAD
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 11 · C1
Here is fairy bread to eat.
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 11 · C1
Fairy stories hear and tell.
A Child's Garden of Verses, p. 11 · C1

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