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duende

[ dwen-de; English doo-en-dey ]
/ ˈdwɛn dɛ; English duˈɛn deɪ /

noun, plural duen·des [dwen-des; English doo-en-deyz] /ˈdwɛn dɛs; English duˈɛn deɪz/ for 1. Spanish.

a goblin; demon; spirit.
charm; magnetism.

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Words nearby duende

due date, due diligence, duel, duelist, duello, duende, duenna, due process of law, Duero, dues, dues-paying
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British Dictionary definitions for duende

duende
/ (duːˈɛndeɪ) /

noun

inspiration or passion, esp associated with flamenco

Word Origin for duende

C20: Spanish, spirit
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