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has glosseng: In English folklore an Asrai is a type of aquatic fairy, similar in some ways to mermaids, nixies, selkies, sirens or morgens. Some sources describe them as timid and shy, standing only between 2 and 4 feet tall, while others depict them as tall and lithe. They are said to look like beautiful young maidens, sometimes as young as children, while actually being hundreds of years old. They may have webbed hands and feet, resembling some descriptions of selkies. They are, however, said to enjoy bathing in the moonlight .
lexicalizationeng: Asrai Fairy
lexicalizationeng: Asrai
instance of(noun) a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
sprite, faerie, fay, fairy, faery
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has glossswe: Asrai är vattenfeer i engelska folksagor. Det verkar inte som att de kan överleva på torra land och som att deras våta händer skadar människor. Om en Asrai nuddar solljuset eller fångas så dör den, och faller i hop i en vattenpöl.
lexicalizationswe: Asrai

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