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leprechaun

/ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn/

/ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/

leprechaunnoun

leprechauns

/ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn/

/ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/

Translations

лепрекон

The leprechaun is a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore.

Лепрекон — это озорной фей в ирландском фольклоре.

Definitions

A small, mischievous sprite or fairy in Irish folklore, typically depicted as a bearded man wearing a coat and hat, who is said to have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The children were excited to hear stories about the leprechaun and his pot of gold.

Figuratively, a small or mischievous person, especially one of Irish descent.

At just five feet tall, he was affectionately nicknamed the office leprechaun.

Synonyms

leprechaunadjective

/ˈlɛp.rə.kɔːn/

/ˈlɛp.rə.kɑn/

Used attributively before a noun to mean ‘relating to or characteristic of leprechauns’.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of leprechauns.

She decorated the room with leprechaun figures for St. Patrick's Day.