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/ˈfɛəriteɪl/ (say 'fairreetayl)
noun 1. a traditional story, usually involving magical happenings, as told to children.
2. a statement or account of something imaginary or incredible.
3. a lie; fabrication.
–adjective 4. relating to or likely to occur in a fairytale; unreal.
Also, fairy story.
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