fairy godmother

fairy godmother

n.

1. In fairy tales, a female, usually older fairy who helps humans by using magical powers.

2. A generous benefactor.

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fairy godmother

n

1. a character in certain fairy stories who brings unexpected benefits to the hero or heroine

2. any benefactress, esp an unknown one

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fairy godmother - a generous benefactor     benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
	2.	fairy godmother - a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine faerie, faery, fay, sprite - a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

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Translations

fairy godmother

n → fata buona

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