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What is the difference between a fairy and a pixie?

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A fairy could be an type of folk creature. A pixie is just a female that has wings and green skin, they are between 4ft and 5ft tall.

A pixie doesn't have wings; is generally larger and heavier than a fairy; has a taller, more slender figure, almost grotesquely so; has longer hands, feet, fingers and toes; pointed ears, up-turned nose, greenish skin, wears clothing, has pointy teeth and will eat insects.

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