νεράιδα

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Greek

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /neˈɾaiða/
  • Hyphenation: νε‧ρά‧ι‧δα

Noun

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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