elven

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛlvən/

Noun

elven (plural elvens)

1. (obsolete) A female elf, a fairy, nymph; (by extension) any elf.
   • 2007, Derric Euperio, The Adventures of Ryushin, Derric Euperio (ISBN 9781598245196), page 122:

     “In order for the elvens to stay in hiding, they live under the great vines rather above them,” Aida answered. [...] An elven walked over to Rhyona and nodded to her, then entered the thick wood alone.

   • 2010, Kathryne Kennedy, The Fire Lord's Lover, Sourcebooks, Inc. (ISBN 9781402255625), page 30:

     Although Cass vaguely remembered her trials, she knew her father had been disappointed when she hadn't possessed enough magic to be sent to the elvens' home world, the fabled Elfhame.

Adjective

elven

1. Belonging or relating to elves; elfin.

   Synonyms: elfin, elfish, elvish, elvan

Translations

• French: elfique
• German: elbisch
• Russian: эльфи́йский
• Spanish: élfico

Noun

elven (plural elvens)

1. (dialectal) An elm.

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