lep·re·chaun
 leprechaun
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- pronunciation:
- le
pr
kan
[or]
le
pr
kawn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
in Irish folklore, an elf with knowledge of secret treasure for whomever can catch him.
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| related words: |
dwarf, elf, goblin |
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Leprechaun comes from a Gaelic (native Irish) word that means "small body."