Morgan le Fay

(lə fā′)

In Arthurian legend, the sorceress sister and enemy of King Arthur.

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Morgan le Fay

(ˈmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ) or

Morgain le Fay

(European Myth & Legend) a wicked sorceress of Arthurian legend, the half-sister of King Arthur

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Mor•gan le Fay

(ˈmɔr gən lə ˈfeɪ)

n.

an enchantress in Arthurian legend.

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