houri

/'huəri/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
houri

A woman with dark eyes and flowing hair is often described as a houri.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Islam) A nymph of paradise: In Islamic belief, a "houri" is one of the beautiful, dark-eyed maidens said to await the faithful in Paradise.
    • A voluptuously beautiful woman: By extension, a "houri" can describe an exceptionally and seductively beautiful young woman.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Religious context):
  • Noun (Figurative context):
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke an image of ideal, otherworldly, or sensual beauty.
Variants and Related Words
  • Houris (n): The plural form of "houri."
Synonyms
  • Nymph: A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden.
  • Beauty: A beautiful woman.
  • Siren: A dangerously seductive woman (carries a connotation of luring someone).
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning is deeply rooted in Islamic eschatology. Its use to describe a mortal woman is a metaphorical extension, borrowing the concept of perfect, divine beauty.
  • When used figuratively, it often carries a tone of admiration mixed with sensuality or exoticism.
houri

A woman with dark eyes and flowing hair is often described as a houri.

Noun
  1. (Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise
  2. a voluptuously beautiful young woman

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "houri"