Houri

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊri/

Definitions of houri

noun a beautiful young woman, especially one of the virgin companions of the faithful in the Muslim paradise

Example Sentences

A1 She saw a beautiful houri in her dream.

A2 In some mythologies, houris are described as stunningly beautiful beings.

B1 The poet wrote about houris in his epic poem.

B2 According to Islamic tradition, houris are companions in paradise.

C1 Scholars have debated the symbolism of houris in various religious texts.

C2 The concept of houris has been interpreted differently across different cultures and time periods.

Examples of houri in a Sentence

formal In Islamic tradition, houris are described as beautiful, pure beings in paradise.

informal Some people believe that houris are like angels in heaven.

slang I heard that houris are like the ultimate reward for believers in the afterlife.

figurative The garden was so stunning, it felt like being surrounded by houris in paradise.

Grammatical Forms of houri

• past tense: houri
• plural: houris
• comparative: more houri
• superlative: most houri
• present tense: houri
• future tense: will houri
• perfect tense: have houri
• continuous tense: is houri
• singular: houri
• positive degree: houri
• infinitive: to houri
• gerund: houring
• participle: houried

Origin and Evolution of houri

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'houri' originates from Arabic, specifically from the Islamic tradition of describing beautiful and pure beings in paradise.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Islamic texts to describe the virgins of paradise promised to believers, 'houri' has evolved to also refer to any beautiful and pure woman in general.