kabouter

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Dutch folklore) A tiny folkloric man who traditionally wears a pointy red hat, lives in harmony with nature and resides in mushrooms, similar to a gnome, leprechaun or a smurf.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish kabouter (gnome, kobold, brownie).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kabouter

Gloss

gnome, kobold, brownie

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