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kobold — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • goblin noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
  • kobold noun An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.

Senses

kobold is used for these senses in English:

  • goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.
  • kobold (German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.

goblin — full definition

  1. noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
  2. noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
  3. noun Short for goblin shark

kobold — full definition

  1. noun An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.
  2. noun A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.
  3. noun One of a diminutive and usually malevolent race of beings, often with a reptilian or dog-like appearance.

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