I. ˈpirē noun
( -s )
Etymology: Persian perī fairy, genius, from Middle Persian parīk, modification of Avestan pairikā seducing sorceress, witch; akin to Latin paelex concubine, Greek pallax boy, girl, pallakis concubine
1. Persian folklore : a male or female supernatural being like an elf or fairy but formed of fire, descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is accomplished, and originally regarded as evil but later as benevolent and beautiful — compare houri
2. : a beautiful and graceful girl or woman
II. abbreviation
perigee