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leprechaun

Syllabification: (lep·re·chaun)
Pronunciation: /ˈleprəˌkän, -ˌkôn/

Definition of leprechaun

noun

  • (in Irish folklore) a small, mischievous sprite.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Irish leipreachán, based on Old Irish luchorpán, from lu 'small' + corp 'body'

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