"dwelf" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dwelfs [plural], dwelves [plural]
Etymology: Blend of dwarf + elf Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dwarf|elf}} Blend of dwarf + elf Head templates: {{en-noun|s|dwelves}} dwelf (plural dwelfs or dwelves)
  1. (fantasy) A member of a fictional race of creatures which combine the qualities of, or are hybrids of, dwarves and elves. Categories (topical): Fantasy, Fictional characters
    Sense id: en-dwelf-en-noun-tbCTo2RS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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