Leprechaun vs. Elf

Leprechaun vs. Elf — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Leprechaun and Elf

Leprechaunnoun

(Irish folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.

Elfnoun

(Norse mythology) A luminous spirit presiding over nature and fertility and dwelling in the world of Álfheim (Elfland). Compare angel, nymph, fairy.

Leprechaunnoun

a mischievous elf in Irish folklore

Elfnoun

Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. They are usually delicate-featured and skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.

Elfnoun

(fantasy) Any of the magical, typically forest-guarding races bearing some similarities to the Norse álfar (through Tolkien's Eldar).

Elfnoun

A very diminutive person; a dwarf.

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Elfverb

To twist into elflocks (of hair); to mat.

Elfnoun

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

Elfnoun

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