elf
noun
[ ɛlf ]
• a supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature.
• "birthmarks were thought to be bruises left by elves"
Similar:
pixie,
fairy,
sprite,
imp,
brownie,
dwarf,
gnome,
goblin,
hobgoblin,
leprechaun,
puck,
troll,
Sidhe,
nix,
nixie,
Origin:
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to German Alp ‘nightmare’.
ELF
abbreviation
• extremely low frequency.
