noun
- plural of elfin; small magical creatures resembling elves
Usage: fantasy; folklore
Examples
- The children’s book featured playful elfins dancing in the moonlight.
- According to legend, elfins lived deep in the enchanted forest.
- The garden statue depicted tiny elfins sitting on mushrooms.
- She collected figurines of elfins and other mythical creatures.
- The fairy tale described elfins helping lost travelers find their way.
- Medieval stories often portrayed elfins as mischievous but kind-hearted beings.