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单词 Erl King
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Definition of Erl King in English:

Erl King

nounˈəːl kɪŋˈərl ˌkɪŋ
  • (in Germanic mythology) a bearded giant or goblin believed to lure little children to the land of death.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Erlkings often exercise a fatal influence, especially on children by means of alluring promises or visions that led to destruction.
    • Who is the shadowy Erlking?

Origin

Late 18th century: from German Erlkönig 'alder-king', a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge 'king of the elves'.

Definition of Erl King in US English:

Erl King

nounˈərl ˌkiNGˈərl ˌkɪŋ
  • (in Germanic mythology) a bearded giant or goblin who lures little children to the land of death.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Erlkings often exercise a fatal influence, especially on children by means of alluring promises or visions that led to destruction.
    • Who is the shadowy Erlking?

Origin

Late 18th century: from German Erlkönig ‘alder-king’, a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge ‘king of the elves’.

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