duende

noun

1. A small, mischievous humanoid creature in Iberian (Spanish/Portuguese), Latin American, and Philippine folklore/mythology; an imp.

   countable, uncountable

   For quotations using this term, see Citations:duende.

2. Heightened inspiration or passion, especially in flamenco.

   countable, uncountable

   The duende is a momentary burst of inspiration, the blush of all that is truly alive, all that the performer is creating at a certain moment.

3. Personal charm.

   countable, uncountable

Where it comes from

Borrowed from Spanish duende and (especially in reference to Portuguese or Brazilian folklore) Portuguese duende. Doublet of duwende.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry duende (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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