peri

In Persian mythology, a beautiful and benevolent supernatural being or fairy, earlier regarded as malevolent.

In heraldry, reduced in size: generally equivalent to couped. Cuzzens, Handbook of Heraldry.

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.

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.

An imaginary being, male or female, like an elf or fairy, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from paradise till penance is accomplished.

a sprite or supernatural being in Persian mythology.

(Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done

a beautiful and graceful girl