elf
/ɛlf/ noun B2- A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
- A small, magical creature similar to a fairy, often mischievous, playful, or occasionally helpful.
- A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abilities.
- Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
Plural elves
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Tinkles of sleigh bells and distant laughter, that seemed like the mirth of wood elves, came from every quarter.
Two very small elves came into the shop.
The elves wore old clothes and looked cold.
The wife wanted to thank the little elves.
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