houri

English - Turkish

Definition of houri in English Turkish dictionary

huri

(isim) huri

cennet perisi

English - English

Definition of houri in English English dictionary

A nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful

Any voluptuous, beautiful woman

I would not exchange this one little English girl for the Grand Turk’s whole seraglio, gazelle eyes, houri- forms and all!.

(Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise

A nymph of paradise; so called by the Mohammedans

{i} beautiful young virgin lady who takes care of Muslim men in paradise (Islamic belief); attractive and voluptuous woman (Slang)

Related Terms

houris

plural of houri

Hyphenation

hou·ri

Etymology

() From French houri, from Persian حوري, from Arabic حور in حورالايون ‘(women) with eyes like gazelles’.