Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mab
noun
/mæb/
Definition
A term used in literature and popular culture to refer to a fairy or a supernatural being.
Examples
- Queen Mab is often depicted as a mischievous fairy in various tales.
- In Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Mercutio describes Queen Mab as the bringer of dreams.
Meaning
In English folklore, ‘mab’ commonly refers to Queen Mab, a character in mythology believed to bring dreams and influence the subconscious.
Synonyms
- fairy
- spirit
- nymph
- sprite
