dark elf
nounUK /ˈdɑːk ɛlf/ · US /ˈdɑɹk ɛlf/
Etymology Back-formation from dark elves, a calque of Old Norse dǫkkalfar.
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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Norse A member of the race of Dǫkkálfar or Dark Alfs, creatures who live underground.
- Nidavellir, which is sometimes called Svartalfheim, where the dwarfs (who are also known as dark elves) live beneath the mountains and build their remarkable creations.2017, Neil Gaiman, Norse Mythology, Bloomsbury Publishing, page 20:
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Fantasy A member of a race of elves that is evil, has a dark (often greyish or bluish) skin and/or lives in dark places.