fairy tale

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noun

a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.
an incredible or misleading statement, account, or belief: His story of being a millionaire is just a fairy tale.

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Also called fairy story.

Origin of fairy tale

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby fairy tale

fairy primrose, fairy ring, fairy shrimp, fairy stone, fairy swallow, fairy tale, fairy-slipper, fairy-tale, fairyfloss, fairyhood, fairyism
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Words related to fairytale

exotic, whimsical, glamorous, amorous, fascinating, colorful, exciting, fantastic, charming, dreamy, tender, erotic, fanciful, maudlin, corny, mysterious, nostalgic, passionate, adventurous, utopian

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British Dictionary definitions for fairytale

fairy tale

fairy story

noun

a story about fairies or other mythical or magical beings, esp one of traditional origin told to children
a highly improbable account
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