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peri

Syllabification: (pe·ri)
Pronunciation: /ˈpi(ə)rē/
Definition of peri

noun (plural peris)

  • (in Persian mythology) a mythical superhuman being, originally represented as evil but subsequently as a good or graceful genie or fairy.

Origin:

from Persian perī

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