curupira

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Definitions

1. noun

A mythological creature from Brazilian folklore, typically depicted as a small, mischievous spirit that inhabits the forests of Brazil, particularly in the northeast.

“The hikers were warned about the curupira, a mythical creature said to play tricks on lost travelers.”

Synonyms

  • pixie
  • sprite

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality