"fairy light" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fairy lights [plural]
Etymology: From the similarity of such a light to a fairy lamp (small candle lamp). Head templates: {{en-noun}} fairy light (plural fairy lights)
  1. (usually in the plural) One of a set of decorative electric lights attached along the length of a cable. Tags: plural-normally Categories (topical): Light sources Synonyms: Christmas light, fairy lamp Derived forms: fairy-lit

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