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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Examples of leprechaun in a Sentence
the story that if you follow a rainbow to its end, you'll find a leprechaun's pot of gold
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This annual celebration features all sorts of live entertainment from Celtic rock and bagpipes to Irish folk music and dancing, authentic Irish foods and beverages, an Irish marketplace with more than 250 vendors, a firefighters pancake breakfast, roaming leprechauns, carnival rides and a parade.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The Shamrocks Stickers on The Leprechaun's Hat $7.98 Help your kids experience the old-school game, pin the tail on the donkey, except with stickers and leprechauns.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2024
There has been no record of female leprechauns and what’s even more interesting is that leprechauns are considered to be part of the fairy family.
—Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Although San Diego County is not a mushroom hot spot, many species of fungi can be found in wet environments
Surely, the leprechauns had been at work.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Some might even prefer to go on a lengthy search for a leprechaun and its pot of gold, or almost as difficult, go hunting for shamrocks and four-leaf clovers.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
This along, with the Lucky Charms cereal mascot Lucky, contributed to American culture's conception of green-wearing and cheerful leprechauns with pots of gold, according to National Geographic.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
Fewer know the beer-spewing moment a TV camera lingers upon a friend, or relative, on inglorious display, with feathers, horns, dogface, or fur; clad as pirate, or leprechaun, feisty in top-hat and tails.
—Tim Kelleher, National Review, 10 Feb. 2024
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How would a leprechaun serve a brownie?
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The Shamrocks Stickers on The Leprechaun's Hat $7.98 Help your kids experience the old-school game, pin the tail on the donkey, except with stickers and leprechauns.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2024
There has been no record of female leprechauns and what’s even more interesting is that leprechauns are considered to be part of the fairy family.
—Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Although San Diego County is not a mushroom hot spot, many species of fungi can be found in wet environments
Surely, the leprechauns had been at work.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Some might even prefer to go on a lengthy search for a leprechaun and its pot of gold, or almost as difficult, go hunting for shamrocks and four-leaf clovers.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
This along, with the Lucky Charms cereal mascot Lucky, contributed to American culture's conception of green-wearing and cheerful leprechauns with pots of gold, according to National Geographic.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
Fewer know the beer-spewing moment a TV camera lingers upon a friend, or relative, on inglorious display, with feathers, horns, dogface, or fur; clad as pirate, or leprechaun, feisty in top-hat and tails.
—Tim Kelleher, National Review, 10 Feb. 2024
Try Using Matcha Powder to Make Green Beer 10 of 25
Creme de Menthe Brownies
View Recipe
How would a leprechaun serve a brownie?
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
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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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