"kallikantzaros" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kallikantzaroi [plural]
Etymology: There is some debate about the etymology of this term. Berhand Schmidt conjectures that it is derived from two Turkish words meaning "black" and "werewolf". Paulikianos suggest that it is a euphemistic term combining kalos “handsome”, cf. an Arm. word for demons, mezmé aléknerë “the ones better (or prettier) than us”. Head templates: {{en-noun|kallikantzaroi}} kallikantzaros (plural kallikantzaroi)
  1. A mythical, malevolent goblin-like spirit of Southeastern European and Anatolian folklore. Wikipedia link: kallikantzaros
    Sense id: en-kallikantzaros-en-noun-IctybWWV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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