LookItUpelf
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɛlf/ · UK /elf/
Forms: elves
elf means: An imaginary creature in stories, often with pointed ears and magical powers.
noun
FANTASY CREATUREB1
An imaginary creature in stories, often with pointed ears and magical powers.
- An elf lived in the forest.
- The children dressed as elves for the party.
- In this story, an elf helps a lost traveler.
HARMFUL SPIRITC2
A magical spirit once believed to cause illness, trouble, or harm.
- They blamed an elf for the illness.
- Villagers wore charms to keep harmful elves away.
- The old tale describes an elf that brings sickness to children.
Questions about elf
What does elf mean?
An imaginary creature in stories, often with pointed ears and magical powers.
What is elf in other languages?
Türkçe: elf · Español: elfo · Français: elfe · Deutsch: Elf · Italiano: elfo · 日本語: エルフ
How do you pronounce elf?
In American English /ɛlf/; in British English /elf/.
How do you use elf in a sentence?
An elf lived in the forest. The children dressed as elves for the party.
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