ouph

/uːf/
noun
  1. A small, mischievous creature in folklore, similar to an elf or goblin.
    • The illustration showed a grinning ouph with pointed ears.
    • The old story told of an ouph that lived in the hollow tree.
    • Children in the village believed an ouph would hide their toys.
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