Complete Definition of "leprechaun"

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Pronunciation
IPA|[�l�pɹ�k��n]

Etymology
Irish leipreachán, luprachán < Middle Irish luchrupán < OIr. luchorpán < lú- �small� (PIE *legwh) + corp �body� < L. corpus

Noun
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en-noun

  1. (Irish folklore) One of a race of elf|elves who can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch it

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