"hidebehind" meaning in All languages combined

See hidebehind on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: hidebehinds [plural]
Etymology: From hide + behind. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hide|behind}} hide + behind Head templates: {{en-noun}} hidebehind (plural hidebehinds)
  1. A creature in United States folklore that may be glimpsed but never seen clearly. Wikipedia link: hidebehind Categories (topical): Mythological creatures
    Sense id: en-hidebehind-en-noun-QY0uevUw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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