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kobolds

noun

plural of kobold

as in elves

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers the metal cobalt gets its name from the medieval Germanic belief that its appearance in silver ore was the handiwork of mischievous, thieving kobolds

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Recent Examples of kobolds But certain kobolds known as drakes may appear as fiery dragons, which can fly through the air like stripes in the sky. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025

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In this way, just like the elves, the aes sidhe were very clearly associated with the divine.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
For the dessert lover, this Advent calendar is filled with gourmet shortbread cookies and a decorative calendar showcasing the Walker’s shortbread elves inside.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

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Saturday, utilizes 56,000 square feet of indoor space to host more than 200 vendors, sword-fighting, costume contests, live musicians, mermaids, fairies and photo ops.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.

— Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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From glittering ghosts, ghastly goblins and wicked witches to wily warlocks, fashion can inspire any Halloween transformation.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Many would rather experience nightstalkers, goblins and witches that can't escape the theater or TV screen, or zombies and werewolves that won't lunge off the pages of a book.

— Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026

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