Pixy (Noun)
Meaning 1
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Legend had it that pixies danced under the full moon, weaving magical spells to confuse travelers in the woods.
- The village believed that pixies played tricks on children, hiding their toys and replacing them with tiny, delicate trinkets.
- In folklore, pixies were known to be fond of honey and would often steal beehives from unsuspecting farmers.
- According to myth, pixies were guardians of ancient forests, protecting the land from those who would seek to harm it.
- The locals whispered that on certain nights, pixies would gather in the old oak tree, their whispers and laughter carrying on the wind.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.