light elf
noun/ˈlaɪt ɛlf/
Etymology Back-formation from light elves, a calque of Old Norse ljósalfar.
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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Norse A member of the race of Ljósalfar, daylight dwelling elves or nature spirits (as opposed to the underground dwelling dark elves or dwarves).
- Alfheim, where the light elves live. The light elves are as beautiful as the sun or the stars.2017, Neil Gaiman, Norse Mythology, Bloomsbury Publishing, page 20:
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Fantasy One of a race of elves who live above ground and are radiant.
- Related terms
- dark elf