name
Krampus
KRAHM-puhs
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A horned, demonic figure in Alpine folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season.
"Children in the village dressed up as Krampus for the winter festival."
Word Forms
Krampuses plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Krampus.