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(lep-re-chaun) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a mischievous fairy of Irish folklore, often depicted as a little old man with a beard who is dressed in green and hidden at the end of a rainbow, guarding a pot of gold.

Example Sentence

The leprechaun is very small.

More Example Sentences

According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, he must grant you three wishes.

Synonyms

fairy; sprite; elf

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