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faery Meaning & Definition

What Does Faery Mean?

Faery is used as a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of fairy.

Faery: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsfairy, faerie and fairyland
Pluralfaeries

Faery Definition (Noun)

  1. Obsolete spelling of fairy.

Noun

  1. The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
  2. A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.
  3. An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
  4. A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  5. A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.

Synonyms of Faery

Faery synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

faery (plural faeries)

Questions People Ask About Faery

What part of speech is faery?

Faery is a noun.

What is another word for faery?

Close synonyms of faery are fairy, faerie and fairyland. See the full list of faery synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of faery?

The plural of faery is faeries.

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