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Etymology

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From Byzantine Greek νεράιδα (neráida), from Ancient Greek Νηρηΐς (Nērēḯs, Nereid).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /neˈɾai̯ða/
  • Hyphenation: νε‧ράι‧δα

Noun

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νεράιδα (neráidaf (plural νεράιδες)

  1. (mythology, folklore) fairy, sprite (mythical being with magical powers, often depicted in modern illustrations only as small and spritely with gauze-like wings)
    Οι νεράιδες ζουν στο δάσος.
    Oi neráides zoun sto dásos.
    Fairies live in the woods.

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