Transcription
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- [lep-ruh-kawn, -kon]
- /ˈlɛp rəˌkɔn, -ˌkɒn/
- /ˈlep.rɪ.kɔːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lep-ruh-kawn, -kon]
- /ˈlɛp rəˌkɔn, -ˌkɒn/
Definitions of leprechauns word
- noun leprechauns a dwarf or sprite. 1
- noun leprechauns a conventionalized literary representation of this figure as a little old man who will reveal the location of a hidden crock of gold to anyone who catches him. 1
- noun leprechauns Plural form of leprechaun. 1
- noun leprechauns plural of leprechaun. 0
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Origin of leprechauns
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Irish leipreachán, lucharachán, MIr luchrapán, lupra(c)cán, metathesized forms of Old Irish lúchorp(án), equivalent to lú- small + corp body (< Latin corpus) + -án diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Leprechauns
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leprechauns popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
leprechauns usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leprechauns
noun leprechauns
- little people — small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns
Top questions with leprechauns
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