"leprechaunesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more leprechaunesque [comparative], most leprechaunesque [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛsk Etymology: leprechaun + -esque Etymology templates: {{affix|en|leprechaun|-esque}} leprechaun + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} leprechaunesque (comparative more leprechaunesque, superlative most leprechaunesque)
  1. Of, like, or proclivous to befit a leprechaun; small; mischievous; lucky. Synonyms: leprechaunic, leprechaunish, leprechauny
    Sense id: en-leprechaunesque-en-adj-LrRhXV4P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -esque

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