Definitions of peri
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(Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done
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type of:
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disembodied spirit, spirit
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
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disembodied spirit, spirit
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a beautiful and graceful girl
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fille, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman
a young woman
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fille, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman
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