hobgoblin

Meanings

• A mythical creature resembling a small demon with horns, a long nose, and a large belly.

  - "The children were afraid of the hobgoblin that lurked in their garden."
  - "In medieval folklore, a hobgoblin was believed to protect farmers' crops and homes."
  - "The hobgoblin is often depicted as a mischievous creature that plays tricks on people."
  - "Despite their fearsome appearance, hobgoblins were traditionally believed to be harmless and even helpful to humans."

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Synonyms

goblin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hobgoblin
hobnobbin' , gobblington , hobgoblinette , hobgobblington , hobgobblinette , hobgobblinette , hobgobblington , hobgobblinette , hobgobblinette

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Homophones

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1. hobgoblin, hobgoblinn, hobgobbling, hobgobblington
   

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Variants

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hobgoblin , hobgoblins

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Forms

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hobgoblin, hobgoblinn, hobgobbling, hobgobblington

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'hobgoblin' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in medieval Europe as a term for a mischievous or fearsome creature.

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Related Concepts

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1. goblin: A small, mischievous or fearsome creature from folklore. Hobgoblins are a type of goblin.

2. demon: A supernatural being, often depicted as evil or malignant. Hobgoblins are sometimes depicted as demons, but they are generally considered to be less evil or malevolent than demons.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, hobgoblins were believed to be fearsome creatures that terrorized humans. They were often depicted as small, horned demons with long noses and large bellies. Despite their fearsome appearance, hobgoblins were traditionally believed to be harmless and even helpful to humans. In some stories, hobgoblins were portrayed as mischievous creatures that played tricks on people, but ultimately caused no harm. Today, hobgoblins are often depicted as harmless and even comical creatures. They are often used as symbols of mischief or playfulness. Despite their comical portrayal in modern popular culture, hobgoblins continue to hold a place in folklore and popular culture as symbols of mischief, playfulness, or even fearsome creatures that challenge human perceptions.

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