# fairy fort

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of fairy hill; the remains of ancient archaeological sites in Ireland, like remains of ringforts, hillforts, or other circular dwellings; superstitiously said to be associated with fairies or leprechauns.
2. Synonym of earthen mound.

## Etymology
From fairy + fort.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fairy-fort