peri

• Nom désignant une belle et gracieuse jeune fille, ou dans le folklore persan, un être surnaturel issu d'anges déchus, exclu du paradis jusqu'à ce qu'il fasse pénitence.

A noun referring to a beautiful and graceful girl, or in Persian folklore, a supernatural being descended from fallen angels who is excluded from paradise until penance is done.

1. Beautiful girlB2informal

   A young woman who is exceptionally beautiful and graceful.

   Péri (jeune fille d'une grande beauté)

   • She walked into the room like a peri, captivating everyone with her elegance.
   • The poet described his beloved as a peri from ancient tales.
   • In the story, the hero falls in love with a peri of unmatched beauty.

   Synonymesangelbeautybellegoddessnymphsylph

2. C1formal

   In Persian folklore, a supernatural being descended from fallen angels, excluded from paradise until penance is done.

   Péri (être surnaturel)

   • The legend tells of a peri who must perform good deeds to regain entry to paradise.
   • In Persian mythology, peris are often depicted as benevolent spirits.
   • The epic poem describes the peri's long journey of atonement.

   Synonymeselffairyfaynymphsprite