rumpelstiltskin

/ˌrʌmpəlˈstɪltskɪn/
proper noun
  1. A character in a German fairy tale who can spin straw into gold and makes a deal with a miller's daughter.
    • The queen had to guess Rumpelstiltskin's name to break his spell.
    • In the story, Rumpelstiltskin helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold.
    • Children love the tale of Rumpelstiltskin because of its magical and mysterious plot.
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