elf
nounUK /elf/
US /elf/
A tiny magical person with pointy ears.
The elf hid behind a mushroom in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small mischievous creature in old stories.
The old tale warned of an elf who tangled the horses' manes at night.
3. A helper who makes toys in Santa's workshop.
Each elf painted a wooden train before Christmas.
4. A fantasy character with pointed ears, as in many games and books.
She played an elf with a bow and arrow in the game.