huldre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of supernatural being in the shape of a beautiful woman with a cow's tail.
  2. Such beings collectively.

Word forms

huldre huldres

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Norwegian hulder, with the same meaning.

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