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Krampus
KRAHM-puhs
Krampus (name) means a horned, demonic figure in Alpine folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season. Example: “Children in the village dressed up as Krampus for the winter festival.”
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A horned, demonic figure in Alpine folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
"Children in the village dressed up as Krampus for the winter festival."
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Krampus.
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What does “Krampus” mean?
The word “Krampus” means a horned, demonic figure in Alpine folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
How do you pronounce “Krampus”?
“Krampus” is pronounced KRAHM-puhs (/ˈkɹɑmpəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Krampus” in a sentence?
Here is “Krampus” used in a sentence: “Children in the village dressed up as Krampus for the winter festival.”
What part of speech is “Krampus”?
“Krampus” is a name.
Where does the word “Krampus” come from?
The word “Krampus” comes from German. Borrowed from German Krampus.
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