noun
tengu
noun
1
A supernatural creature from Japanese folklore, usually shown as a bird-like or long-nosed figure.
"The shrine sold small wooden masks shaped like a tengu."
How to Use Tengu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical Japanese spirit, often pictured with a long nose or beak, associated with mountains and mischief.
Word Forms
tengus plural, tengu plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese tengu, written with characters meaning "heavenly dog."