elf
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Definition of elf - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
folkloresmall, mischievous legendary being
  • The elf played tricks on the villagers.
fairy pixie sprite
2.
mythologymythical being skilled in magic
  • The elf cast a powerful spell.
fairy pixie sprite
3.
fantasymagical race in fantasy literature
  • Elves in the story guarded the ancient forest.
fairy sprite
4.
Norse mythologyluminous spirit in Norse mythology
  • Elves were believed to live in Álfheim.
fairy gnome sprite
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Images of elf

  • elf: mythical being skilled in magic
    mythical being skilled in magic

Expressions with elf

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half-elfn.
character in fantasy stories with human and elf traits
The half-elf used her unique abilities to navigate the magical forest.
elf owln.
small nocturnal bird native to the southwestern United States and Mexico
The elf owl perched silently on a desert cactus..

Origin of elf

Old English, ælf (supernatural being)

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leprechaunn.
mythology
small elf in Irish folklore with hidden treasure
dobbyn.
fictional character
house-elf in the Harry Potter series
little personn.
fantasy
small magical creature like elf or fairy
koboldn.
mythology
mischievous elf or goblin in German folklore
elfinadj.
small delicate charming
small, delicate, and charming like an elf
elfedadj.
elf-like
having characteristics of an elf
elfishadj.
elf-like
having qualities like an elf, magical or charming
elflikeadj.
size
small and delicate like an elf

Examples of elf in a sentence

  • The elf's antics amused the children endlessly.
  • The elf lived in the enchanted forest.
  • Legends spoke of an elf who guarded the treasure.
  • The elf crafted a beautiful necklace.
  • Legolas is a famous elf in literature.
  • The elf danced in the moonlight.

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  1. French:elfe, lutin, ...
  2. German:Elf, Elfe, ...
  3. Italian:elfo, elfi, ...
  4. Spanish:elfo, duende, ...
  5. Portuguese:duende, elfo, ...
  6. Chinese:小精灵, 小妖, ...
  7. Japanese:エルフ, エルフ族, ...
  8. Arabic:جِنِّي, عِفْريت, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁדוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:эльф, дух, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ельф, ...
  12. Hindi:एल्फ, जादूगर, ...
ELF
ɛlf

Definition of ELF - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: Earth Liberation FrontRaregroup fighting for earth protectionRare
  • The ELF organized a protest to save the forest.
2.
acr: Executable and Linkable FormatTECH.file format used for programs on Linux systemsTECH.
  • The program was saved in ELF format.
Executable and Linkable Format

Abbreviation

abr: English as a Lingua FrancaTECH.english used by people with different native languagesTECH.
  • ELF is common in international business.
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Origin of ELF

Old English ælf (elf)

Terms related to ELF

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Examples of ELF in a sentence

  • The ELF's manifesto called for drastic measures.
  • The ELF file wouldn't run on Windows.
  • Developers often debug ELF binaries.
  • Scientists monitor ELF waves for research.
  • Submarines use ELF communication systems.
  • The ELF released a statement on human rights.

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  1. French:Front de Libération de la Terre, ELF, ...
  2. German:Erdbefreiungsfront, ELF, ...
  3. Italian:ELF, Fronte Europeo di Liberazione, ...
  4. Spanish:ELF, FLE, ...
  5. Portuguese:FLT, ELF, ...
  6. Chinese:地球解放阵线, 作为通用语的英语, ...
  7. Japanese:アース・リベレーション・フロント, 実行可能およびリンク可能形式, ...
  8. Arabic:الجبهة لتحرير الأرض, الإنجليزيّة كلغة مشتركة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲזִית שִׁחְרוּר כַּדּוּר הָאָרֶץ, קִיצּוּר שֶׁל אַנְגְּלִית כִּלְשׁוֹן קֶשֶׁר, ...
  10. Russian:Фронт освобождения Земли, ELF, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ФЗЗ, АМЛ, ...
  12. Hindi:ईएलएफ, एक्जीक्यूटेबल और लिंक करने योग्य प्रारूप, ...
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