Houri
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʊəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Houri is a noun meaning (Islam) A beautiful virgin girl supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.
Meaning
(Islam) A beautiful virgin girl supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Any voluptuous, beautiful woman.
Example Sentences
They went through the courtyard, past a naked copper houri tilting a water-jar that merely dripped[.]
“The town is full of temptations, sir,” continued Pen. The old gentleman thought of that houri, Mrs. O’Leary.
I would not exchange this one little English girl for the Grand Turk’s whole seraglio; gazelle-eyes, houri forms and all!
What if in paradise there are no houris waiting? / What if but all you get are grapes, succulent grapes? / What if it's all just a mistake in the translation?
Word Forms
- houris
Synonyms for houri
Depending on context, synonyms include nymph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nymph, hubus, jariya, ghayrah, mujahida, harami.
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