peri

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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma jovem bela e graciosa; no folclore persa, um ser sobrenatural descendente de anjos caídos, excluído do paraíso até se arrepender.

1. Beautiful girl B2 informal

   A young woman who is exceptionally beautiful and graceful.

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Bela jovem

   Sinônimos: angelbeautybellegoddessnymphsylph

2. Supernatural being C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Ser sobrenatural

   Sinônimos: elffairyfaynymphsprite