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a type of mischievous fairy in Irish folklore, typically depicted as a small old man wearing a green coat and hat
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According to Irish folklore, a leprechaun is a type of fairy often depicted as a little old man.
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I heard a story about a leprechaun hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows.
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I can't believe you fell for that prank, you must think I'm a leprechaun!
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The elusive leprechaun of success seems to always be just out of reach.