"clurichaun" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: clurichauns [plural]
Etymology: From Irish clobhair-ceann. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|clobhair-ceann}} Irish clobhair-ceann Head templates: {{en-noun}} clurichaun (plural clurichauns)
  1. (Irish folklore) A mischievous, potentially malicious fairy, akin to the leprechaun, that greatly loves drinking and tends to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars. Wikipedia link: clurichaun Tags: Irish Synonyms: cluracan, cluracaun, cluricaun, cluricaune, clúrachán

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