houris

noun

Definition of hourisnext
plural of houri
as in beauties

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  1. beauties
  2. goddesses
  3. fox
  4. dolls
Noun
  • From annuals and perennials carpeting the ground with blooms to spectacular flowering shrubs, these winter beauties will warm your heart on a winter day.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Homer’s epic poem dates back to the 8th century BC and tells of gods, goddesses and monsters — the type of material foreign to Nolan’s work so far.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Clearly proud of his creative parents, Arjun offers a tour of Patel’s office, which is filled with wooden dolls, Hindu gods and goddesses, illustrations and his and his brother’s artworks.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of goddesses
Noun
  • Mystical foxes, the torches of gentle giants, spirits kicking around a walrus skull—humans have interpreted the northern lights in many ways over time.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In the last two years, H5N1 viruses have also developed the ability to infect a growing variety of mammals such as cats, foxes, otters, and sea lions, bringing them a step closer to spreading easily in humans.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of fox
Noun
  • The four artists showcased a collaborative mural, paintings on canvas, sketches on paper and a pyramid of dolls, masks, ceramic figures and books.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, that night the daughter's cousins snuck into her room while everyone was sleeping and stole her new dolls.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of dolls
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