The term sprite means is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures. The term is generally used in reference to elf-like creatures, including fairies, and similar beings (although not earth beings), but can also signify various spiritual beings, including ghosts. The word "sprite" is derived from the Latin "spiritus" (spirit). Variations on the term include "spright" (the origin of the adjective "sprightly", meaning "spirited" or "lively") and the Celtic "spriggan".

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  • The term sprite means is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures. The term is generally used in reference to elf-like creatures, including fairies, and similar beings (although not earth beings), but can also signify various spiritual beings, including ghosts. The word "sprite" is derived from the Latin "spiritus" (spirit). Variations on the term include "spright" (the origin of the adjective "sprightly", meaning "spirited" or "lively") and the Celtic "spriggan". The term is chiefly used in regard to elves and fairies in European folklore, and in modern English is rarely used in reference to spirits or other mythical creatures. Sprites can also be lightning strikes and problems involving electricity.
  • スプライト（英:sprite）とは、主にヨーロッパの民間伝承における伝説の生物。 妖精の一種とされるが、時には亡霊のことを指す場合もある。また、風の精霊とされシルフと同一視されたり、水の精霊とされることも。 名前の語源はラテン語の「spiritus」から。
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  • The term sprite means is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures. The term is generally used in reference to elf-like creatures, including fairies, and similar beings (although not earth beings), but can also signify various spiritual beings, including ghosts. The word "sprite" is derived from the Latin "spiritus" (spirit). Variations on the term include "spright" (the origin of the adjective "sprightly", meaning "spirited" or "lively") and the Celtic "spriggan".
  • スプライト（英:sprite）とは、主にヨーロッパの民間伝承における伝説の生物。 妖精の一種とされるが、時には亡霊のことを指す場合もある。また、風の精霊とされシルフと同一視されたり、水の精霊とされることも。 名前の語源はラテン語の「spiritus」から。
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  • Sprite (creature)
  • スプライト (伝説の生物)
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