"Elfland" meaning in All languages combined

See Elfland on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: elf + land, coming from the idea of an elf home (Elfhame) in Old English ballads and Álfheim in Old Norse mythology. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|elf|land}} elf + land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elfland
  1. The land of the elves. Home of the elves. Categories (topical): Fictional locations Synonyms: Elfenland, Elvenland, elfland Translations (The land of the elves): Álfheim (Old Norse), Álfheimr (Old Norse), Elfin (Scots), Elfan (Scots)
    Sense id: en-Elfland-en-name-0RQto2Lp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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