Quotation Explorer - 'Comely'

HOURI, n. A comely female inhabiting the Mohammedan Paradise to make things cheery for the good Mussulman, whose belief in her existence marks a noble discontent with his earthly spouse, whom he denies a soul. By that good lady the Houris are said to be held in deficient esteem. - Ambrose Bierce
Your eyes are so comely that I can't turn my eyes away. - Debasish Mridha
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