Vocabulary Entry

leprechaun

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noun

A leprechaun is a small, mischievous fairy in Irish folklore, often depicted as a little man wearing a green coat and hat, who is said to hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows.

Example Sentences

"According to Irish legend, a leprechaun can grant you three wishes if you capture him."

"The children dressed up as leprechauns for the St. Patrick's Day parade."

"He was convinced he saw a leprechaun in the garden while searching for four-leaf clovers."