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fairytale
/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.