lep•re•chaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɑ:n
plural lep•re•chauns
[count] a creature in old Irish stories that looks like a very small man
— lep•re•chaun•ish adjectiveOrigin of LEPRECHAUN: Irish leipreachán
First Known Use: 1604
Synonyms: brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, fairy, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun he will show you where treasure is hidden.