krampus
/ˈkrɑːmpʊs/
mythical creature
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A mythical, beast-like creature from Central European folklore, often depicted with horns and a long tongue, who accompanies Saint Nicholas during the Christmas season to punish misbehaving children.
"The legend of Krampus is prevalent in Alpine regions."
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Krampus runs are traditional events where people dress up as the creature and parade through towns.
Krampus runs are traditional events where people dress up as the creature and parade through towns.
According to folklore, Krampus uses birch branches to swat naughty children.
According to folklore, Krampus uses birch branches to swat naughty children.
Modern interpretations of Krampus have often been featured in horror movies and comic books.
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krampus is pronounced [/ˈkrɑːmpʊs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does krampus mean?
krampus means "mythical creature". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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krampus is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Krampus runs are traditional events where people dress up as the creature and parade through towns." — used to mean "mythical creature".
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