First Known Use: circa 1780
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peri
noun pe·ri \ˈpir-ē\
Definition of PERI
1
: a supernatural being in Persian folklore descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is accomplished
2
: a beautiful and graceful girl
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Origin of PERI
Persian perī fairy, genius, from Middle Persian parīk; akin to Avestan pairikā sorceress
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