Associations to the word «Peris»

Wiktionary

PERI, noun. (Persian mythology) A sprite or supernatural being; from Persian mythology and the folklore of neighboring nations.

Dictionary definition

PERI, noun. A beautiful and graceful girl.
PERI, noun. (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca