Associations to the word «Elf»

ELF, noun. (Norse mythology) A luminous spirit presiding over nature and fertility and dwelling in the world of Álfheim (Elfland). Compare angel, nymph, fairy.

ELF, noun. Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. Usually skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.

ELF, noun. (fantasy) Any of the magical, typically forest-guarding races bearing some similarities to the Norse álfar (through Tolkien's Eldar)

ELF, noun. A very diminutive person; a dwarf.

ELF ARROW, noun. A prehistoric flint arrowhead.

ELF ARROWS, noun. Plural of elf arrow

ELF OWL, noun. Micrathene whitneyi, a small owl of North America.

ELF OWLS, noun. Plural of elf owl

ELF, noun. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.

ELF, noun. Below 3 kilohertz.