Elf (Noun)
Meaning 1
Below 3 kilohertz.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In the garden, an elf was spotted by a young child, hiding among the flowers and whispering to the fairies.
- According to local folklore, elves would often play tricks on unsuspecting travelers who wandered into the nearby woods.
- In Norse mythology, elves were known to possess magical powers and inhabit a realm parallel to that of humans.
- On Midsummer's Eve, the village would hold a festival to appease the mischievous elves that were said to live in the nearby forest.
- As a prank, the village children would often leave offerings of food and drink for the elves that were rumored to live in the ancient trees.