Sidhe.
A race of supernatural beings found in Gaelic folklore, analogous to fairies or elves.
Meaning & usage
A race of supernatural beings found in Gaelic folklore, analogous to fairies or elves.
Where this word comes from
From Irish sídhe, older form of sí (“fairy mound”). In the sense “fairies”, an ellipsis of aos sídhe (“people of the fairy mound”). This usage is not paralleled in Irish.
Alternative letter-case form of sidhe (“fairy”)
A hill used as a dwelling by members of the Sidhe; fairyland, faerie.
Where this word comes from
From Irish sídhe, older form of sí (“fairy mound”). In the sense “fairies”, an ellipsis of aos sídhe (“people of the fairy mound”). This usage is not paralleled in Irish.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.