laminak

Definition

A kind of fairy in Basque mythology, related to the Little People in Celtic lore.

Etymology

Basque.

Example Sentences

• "Basque folklore is full of references to a type of creature called the lamiñak, who, as we have seen, are the female counterparts of the cromlech-building Maide."
• "She smiled, remembering the Basque story Zak had told her about the laminaks — little people who live in caves in the mountains and come into the house during the night, […]"