elf
US /elf/
UK /elf/
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Elf
a supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a mischievous nature.
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The children believed they saw an elf hiding in the garden.
Die Kinder glaubten, einen Elf im Garten versteckt zu sehen.
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In many Christmas stories, Santa's helpers are elves.
In vielen Weihnachtsgeschichten sind die Helfer des Weihnachtsmanns Elfen.