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Word: Pooka
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
from Irish púca
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpuːkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in Irish mythology) a hobgoblin or sprite able to take on the form of various animals.
Short Definition:(in Irish mythology) hobgoblin or sprite able to take on form of various animals
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