boggart
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of boggart
perhaps from bog , variant of bug ² + -ard
Example Sentences
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For example, a boggart, which can transform into one’s worst fear, can be eradicated with laughter.
From Time • Jul. 30, 2015
He didn’t want Lupin to think he was a coward, especially since Lupin already seemed to think he couldn’t cope with a boggart.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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There was a roar of laughter; the boggart paused, confused, and Professor Lupin shouted, “Parvati! Forward!”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Professor Lupin forcing the boggart back into the packing case with his wand; it had turned into a silvery orb again.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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“But — I don’t want the boggart to turn into her either.”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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