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1. (n.) houri
one of the beautiful virgins provided in paradise for all faithful Muslims.
Etymology: (1730–40; < F < Pers hūrī < Ar &hdotbelow;ūr, pl. of &hdotbelow;aurā&hamza; gazelle-eyed (woman))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) nymph, houri
a voluptuously beautiful young woman
2. (noun) houri
(Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) houri
a nymph of paradise; -- so called by the Mohammedans
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. houri
a beautiful maiden who, according to the Mohammedan faith, awaits the advent of a pious Moslem in Paradise.
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