darkling

English

/ˈdɑː(ɹ)klɪŋ/, /ˈdɑː(ɹ)klɪŋ/, /ˈdɑː(ɹ)kəlɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (fantasy) A creature that lives in the dark.

Etymology

Affix from English dark (hidden).

Origin

English

dark

Gloss

hidden

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