καλικάντζαρος — meaning in English

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.
• gremlin noun A mischievous imaginary creature blamed for mechanical faults or malfunctions, especially in machinery or aircraft.

Senses

καλικάντζαρος is used for these senses in English:

• goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.
• gremlin An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.

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

gremlin — full definition

1. noun A mischievous imaginary creature blamed for mechanical faults or malfunctions, especially in machinery or aircraft.
2. noun An unexplained glitch, fault, or source of trouble in a system or piece of equipment.
3. noun A troublesome, mischievous, or annoying person.

Related Greek words