"barbegazi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: barbegazi [plural], barbegazis [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|barbegazi|+}} barbegazi (plural barbegazi or barbegazis)
  1. A kind of gnomelike or dwarflike mythical creature. Categories (topical): Mythological creatures
    Sense id: en-barbegazi-en-noun-Hei1Q13I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1996, D. J. Conway, Magickal, Mythical, Mystical Beasts, Llewellyn Publications, page 199",
          "text": "Both male and female barbegazi wear white fur garments which help them blend into the snowy scenery.",
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          "ref": "2001, D. J. Conway, Magickal Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers into Your Life, Llewellyn Publications, published 2018",
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          "ref": "2013, Raynetta J. Stocks, The Isle of Kishi Mora (The Lova Chronicles), book 2, RJS Books, page 122",
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          "ref": "2016, Kim McDougall, Hibernaculum, Kim McDougall",
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          "ref": "2022, Bianca Steyn, Reborn, Dorrance Publishing Co, page vi",
          "text": "Frozenfalls are specifically for the Queen herself; there are, however, some small ice creatures such as qiqirns, barbegazis, ice-cream cats, snow aliens, ice wraiths and there is also one ice dragon; but no other guardian or creatures are allowed on this island.",
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