leprechaun
noun
lep·re·chaun
ˈle-prə-ˌkän 
-ˌkȯn
: a mischievous elf (see elf sense 1) of Irish folklore usually believed to reveal the hiding place of treasure if caught
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the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold
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The pack of five charms includes a shamrock, rainbow and, of course, a leprechaun to embrace the luck of the Irish.
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The book for children ages 6 to 8 tells the story of Kelly catching a real leprechaun.
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On March 17, there will be a find-the-leprechaun contest for a gift card.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
The book for children ages 6 to 8 tells the story of Kelly catching a real leprechaun.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
On March 17, there will be a find-the-leprechaun contest for a gift card.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Some dressed up in costumes such as The Lorax or a leprechaun.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leprechaun
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“Leprechaun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leprechaun. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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leprechaun
noun
lep·re·chaun
ˈlep-rə-ˌkän
-ˌkȯn
: a mischievous elf of Irish folklore that some believe will reveal where treasure is hidden if caught
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