duende

Definitions


[dʊˈɛndeɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a quality of passion and inspiration

- (in the folklore of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines) a supernatural being or spirit resembling a pixie or imp


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (in duende): from Spanish, contraction of duen de casa, from dueño de casa ‘owner of the house’




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