Definition of Hori

Definition of Hori

Houri, a beautiful maiden who, according to the Mohammedan faith, awaits the advent of a pious Moslem in Paradise.

- Wikipedia

Hou"ri (?), n.; pl. Houris (#). [Per. hūrī, hūrā, hūr; akin to Ar. hūr, pl. of ahwar beautiful-eyed, black-eyed.] A nymph of paradise; -- so called by the Mohammedans.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

HOURI, n. A comely female inhabiting the Mohammedan Paradise to make
things cheery for the good Mussulman, whose belief in her existence
marks a noble discontent with his earthly spouse, whom he denies a
soul. By that good lady the Houris are said to be held in deficient
esteem.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

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