fairyland
|fair/y/land|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɛəriˌlænd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfeəriˌlænd/
magical realm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fairyland' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'faierie,' where 'faie' meant 'fairy' and 'land' referred to a realm or territory.
Historical Evolution
'faierie' transformed into the modern English word 'fairyland' through the addition of 'land' to denote a place associated with fairies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the realm of fairies,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mythical land where fairies dwell, often depicted as a place of beauty and magic.
The children imagined they were in a fairyland, surrounded by magical creatures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 15:42