fairy godmother

/ˌˈfɛri ˌgɑdˈmʌðər/
/ˈfɛri ˈgɒdməðə/
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Other forms: fairy godmothers

Definitions of fairy godmother
  1. noun
    a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine
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    type of:
    faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite
    a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
  2. noun
    a generous benefactor
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    type of:
    benefactor, helper
    a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈfɛri ˌgɑdˈmʌðər/
UK
/ˈfɛri ˈgɒdməðə/
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