Words Like PERI

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERI.

5 Alternative Words Similar to peri

1 Fille Noun      Synonym Words Like Fille
2 Girl Noun      Synonym Words Like Girl
3 Miss Noun      Synonym Words Like Miss
4 Missy Noun      Synonym Words Like Missy
5 Spirit Noun      Synonym Words Like Spirit

6 definitions of peri

1 In Pers. myth., an elf or fairy, male or female, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from Paradise till their penance is accomplished.
2 In heraldry, reduced in size: generally equivalent to couped. Cuzzens, Handbook of Heraldry.
3 A prefix in words of Greek origin or formation, meaning ‘around,’ ‘about,’ ‘near,’ equivalent to circum- of Latin origin, as in periphery equivalent to circumference, etc.
4 a sprite or supernatural being in Persian mythology.
5 (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done
6 a beautiful and graceful girl
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