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Word Origin early 17th century: from Irish leipreachán, based on Old Irish luchorpán, from lu ‘small’ + corp ‘body’.
Scrabble Points: 17
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Irish legendary creature
A leprechaun is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. Wikipedia