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houri

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As a noun, houri means a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

Meanings of houri

3 meanings

noun

  1. islamA nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

  2. Any voluptuous, beautiful woman.

  3. (Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradiseperson

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noun: a voluptuously beautiful young woman

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