Elves: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
elves
[ ษlvz ]
fantasy creatures
Elves are mythical creatures, typically depicted as tall, graceful beings with pointed ears and magical abilities. In fantasy literature and folklore, elves are often portrayed as wise and long-lived beings who live in forests or other natural settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Legolas is a skilled archer and a brave elf warrior in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'.
- In 'The Hobbit', the elves of Mirkwood are known for their agility and stealth.
- The Christmas elves are Santa Claus's helpers who make toys in his workshop at the North Pole.
Translations
Translations of the word "elves" in other languages:
๐ต๐น elfos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคตเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Elfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ peri
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะปััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ elfy
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใซใ
๐ซ๐ท elfes
๐ช๐ธ elfos
๐น๐ท elfler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุนูุงุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ elfovรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ elfovia
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพ็ต
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกkrati
๐ฎ๐ธ รกlfar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ elflษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ elfos
Word origin
The word 'elves' originated from Old English 'รฆlf', which is related to Old Norse 'alfr' and Proto-Germanic 'albaz'. In Germanic mythology, elves were originally considered to be a type of divine being or spirit. Over time, the concept of elves evolved into the familiar fantasy creatures we know today, popularized in works such as J.R.R. Tolkien's writings.
See also: elf.