1. plural of pixie; small mythical creatures or fairies, typically depicted as mischievous beings with pointed ears
Usage: mythology; folklore

Examples

• The children’s book featured colorful illustrations of pixies dancing in the moonlight.
• According to local folklore, pixies were known to lead travelers astray in the forest.
• She decorated her garden with tiny figurines of pixies and gnomes.
• The fantasy novel described pixies as small, winged creatures who could become invisible.
• Celtic legends tell of pixies who would steal food from kitchens at night.
• The artist painted delicate pixies hiding among the flower petals.