LEPRECHAUN


Meaning of LEPRECHAUN in English

[ 'lɛprəkɔ:n ]

■ noun (in Irish folklore) a small, mischievous sprite.

Origin

C17: from Ir. leipreachán , based on Old Ir. luchorpán , from lu 'small' + corp 'body'.

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