Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

houri

Noun

/huːˈriː/

Definition

A beautiful young woman, traditionally believed to inhabit paradise in Islamic theology, described as a reward for the faithful in the afterlife.

Examples

In the poetry of the East, the houri is often cast as a symbol of ultimate beauty.
He dreamt of a life beyond, where houris danced in fields of everlasting light.
Legends say that houris await the righteous in the gardens of paradise.

Meaning

The term refers to a specific type of celestial being that is often depicted as an idealized, ethereal, and alluring woman, symbolizing beauty and purity.