Definition of peri Peri
Pe•ri
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What does peri mean?
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NounPlural: peris |
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| peri - (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done | ||
| disembodied spirit, spirit a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character | ||
| folklore the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture | ||
| peri - a beautiful and graceful girl | ||
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- peri (Noun)
A sprite or supernatural being in Persian mythology.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- peri (n.)
An imaginary being, male or female, like an elf or fairy, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from paradise till penance is accomplished.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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peri
pē′ri, n. in Persian mythology, a female elf or fairy, represented as descended from the fallen angels. [Fr. péri—Pers. parī, a fairy.]
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🔤- peri, noun, singular of peris.
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