peikko — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bugbear noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
- elf noun A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
- gnome noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
- goblin noun In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.
- hobgoblin noun A small, unpleasant-looking goblin that causes mischief for people.
- spook noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
- troll noun In folklore, a large, often ugly supernatural creature living in caves, hills, or under bridges.
Senses
peikko is used for these senses in English:
- bugbear A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
- elf (Germanic mythology) 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.
- gnome (mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
- goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.
- hobgoblin A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans. [from 1520s]
- hobgoblin (figuratively, by extension) A source of dread, fear or apprehension; a bugbear.
- spook A hobgoblin.
- troll (originally, Scandinavian, _, mythology, now, also, European folklore) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
bugbear — full definition
- noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
- noun Something that causes fear, annoyance or lasting resentment.
- noun An imaginary monster, usually pictured as a large goblin, used to frighten children.
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