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fairy-tale

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fairy tale

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


Origin:
1740–50
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fair·y-tale   (fâr'ē-tāl')
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to a fairy tale.

  2. Likened to a fairy tale: a fairy-tale romance that preceded the royal wedding.

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