Definitions for: Houri

[n] (in Muslim belief) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise
[n] a voluptuously beautiful young woman

Webster (1913) Definition: Hou"ri, n.; pl. Houris. [Per. h[=u]r[=i], h[=u]r[=a],
h[=u]r; akin to Ar. h[=u]r, pl. of ahwar beautiful-eyed,
black-eyed.]
A nymph of paradise; -- so called by the Mohammedans.

Synonyms: nymph

See Also: adult female, mythical being, woman