单词 | fairy |
释义 | fairy n. & adj. --n (pl. -ies)   1. a small imaginary being with magical powers.   2. sl. derog. a male homosexual. --adj of fairies, fairy-like, delicate, small. Phrases and idioms fairy cake a small individual iced sponge cake. fairy cycle a small bicycle for a child. fairy godmother a benefactress. fairy lights small coloured lights esp. for outdoor decoration. fairy ring a ring of darker grass caused by fungi. fairy story (or tale)   1. a tale about fairies.   2. an incredible story; a fabrication. Derivatives fairy-like adj. Etymology: ME f. OF faerie f. fae FAY |
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