1. a small mischievous fairy in Irish folklore, often depicted as an old man who makes shoes and guards a pot of gold
Usage: Irish folklore

Examples

• The children searched for a leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
• According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, he must grant you three wishes.
• The leprechaun disappeared in a puff of green smoke.
• Irish stories often feature a clever leprechaun who outsmarts humans.
• She dressed as a leprechaun for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
• The leprechaun was said to be no taller than a child’s hand.