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# Article reveals shocking fact about leprechauns

[Medical Pharmaceutical Translations](https://aiatranslations.com/blog/topic/medical-pharmaceutical-translations) • Mar 23, 2020 12:00:00 AM

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Last week, people around the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, although [not](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/celebrating-st-patricks-day-during-social-distancing/2331085/)always in the crowded venues they’re accustomed to.

The word *leipreachán* is indeed found in Old Irish, but its origins can be traced to the Latin word *Luperci*, “dwarves or water sprites”.

Fortunately, this news isn’t likely to change leprechauns’ association with Ireland and Irish culture. But it does give a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of language and the history of Ireland itself.

[Read on](https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/education/leprechaun-irish-word) to learn more about how the word “leprechaun”, as well as the Dictionary of Irish Language project, came to be.

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