HyperDic: elf

English > 2 senses of the word elf / ELF:
NOUNperson elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
attributeELF, extremely low frequencybelow 3 kilohertz
elf / ELF > pronunciation
Soundseh'lf
Rhymesbookshelf ... shelf: 4 rhymes with ehlf...
English > elf: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
Synonymshob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
CategoryfolkloreThe unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
NarrowerleprechaunA mischievous elf in Irish folklore
sandmanAn elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
Broaderfairy, faery, faerie, fay, spriteA small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Spanishduende, elfo, geniecillo, gnomo, gremlin, silfo
Catalanelf, follet, gnom, gremlin
Adjectiveselfinrelating to or made or done by or as if by an elf
English > ELF: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningBelow 3 kilohertz.
Synonymextremely low frequency
Part ofelectromagnetic spectrumThe entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves
Broaderradio frequencyAn electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared

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