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elfin

/ˈɛlfɪn/

Meanings
noun
An elf; an inhabitant of fairy-land.

Examples :

"The elfin child giggled, pointing at the tiny, glowing mushrooms in the garden. "
mythology literature supernatural

Related Words

Illustration mushrooms

mushrooms noun

/ˈmʌʃruːmz/

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."

Illustration pointing

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

Illustration identified

identified verb

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪd/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The police identified the thief using security camera footage. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration laughter

laughter noun

/ˈlɑːftə/ /ˈlæftɚ/

The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

Illustration butterfly

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

Illustration inhabitant

inhabitant noun

/ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/

Someone or thing who lives in a place.

"The town's newest inhabitant is a young family with two children. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration subgenus

subgenus noun

/ˈsʌbˌdʒiːnəs/ /ˈsʌbˈdʒiːnəs/

A subdivision of a genus.

"The rose genus, Rosa, is further divided into several groups, with Eurosa being one important subgenus. "

Illustration lycaenid

lycaenid noun

/laɪˈsiːnɪd/

A member of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae, the gossamer-winged butterflies.

"The gardener was delighted to spot a tiny, vibrant lycaenid flitting among the wildflowers in her garden. "