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leprechaun

noun

ˈle-prə-ˌkän

Definition of leprechaun

as in fairy

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold

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Recent Examples of leprechaun According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color. — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Beyond its religious roots, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, marked by everything from shamrocks and leprechauns to corned beef and a spirited round (or two) of green beer. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026 Why do leprechauns hate amusement parks? — Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 On Saint Patrick’s Day, luck gets reduced to four-leaf clovers and leprechaun gold. — Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leprechaun

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In this case, that’s Haddad’s uncle Charlie (played by a bubbling Jonathan Raviv), who is technically his father’s first cousin, but is also — crucially and non-derogatorily — very much a fairy.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
But it should be based on tax projections, not procrastination or faith in the retirement account fairy.

— Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fairy

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Guests to The Elf Experience will meet one of Santa’s helpers before entering Papa Elf’s storybook and heading to the North Pole to learn about the life of an elf.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
In the dark comedy Bad Santa, Thornton plays Willie, a miserable, heavy-drinking con man who dresses up as Santa with his elf sidekick (Tony Cox) to rob department stores on Christmas Eve.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

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The magical ring that helped Bilbo escape the goblins had become an instrument of addiction and mass political control.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Two years ago, the Man City phenom appeared in a 90-second spot for the game that saw him get recruited to storm a castle teeming with goblins, dragons and impish skeletons.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

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