vila
Pronunciations
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/ˈviːlə/
Pronunciation notes
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Noun
A type of female nature spirit in Slavic mythology, similar in some ways to a fairy or nymph.
- Examples
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"The Vilas (fairies) live there, and they will certainly put out your eyes as they have put out mine, if you venture on their mountain."
She is answered, fittingly enough, by a vila, who declares that she is more beautiful than the girl.
More examples (1)
Duly married, the couple lived for some time in peace and contentment, until one day Marko boasted that his wife was a vila, whereupon she put on her wings and flew away.
Word forms
vilasvileveela