elfin

elfin Definition

elfin (elf′in)

adjective

of or like an elf; tiny, delicate, etc.

Etymology: prob. < ME elvene, gen. pl.: see elf

noun

an elf

elfin Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

forest: A wide trail takes us through the elfin cloud forest ( easy walking ).
habitat: Great views of one bird in response to playback, in elfin forest habitat at Abra Malaga.
figure: He cuts an elfin figure in black flared pants, a purple vest, and dangling cross earrings.
face: A grin crept across his elfin face however, as he served.
chanteuse: No, I intend to concentrate on Iceland, home of elfin chanteuse Bjork.
queen: Once the elfin queen of breakfast and daytime television, she shot back into the limelight in 2002 when s. .

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