Synonyms:
elves
Meaning: an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere
Usage examples
Like shy elves hiding from the traveler's eye
"Most joyfully will we do our best, dear Queen," said the Elves, as they folded their wings beside her.
But to continue: Sea Monsters, Leprechauns, Rocs, Gnomes, Elves, Basilisks, Nymphs--ah--and many others.
The Unquenchables had done their best to be worthy of the name, for like elves they had worked by night and conjured up a comical surprise.
"Ah, that is very lovely," cried the Elves, gathering round little Sunbeam as she ceased, to place a garland in her hair and praise her song.
And long ere the noise of armour, An hour ere the break of light, The woods awoke with crash and cry, And the birds sprang clamouring harsh and high, And the rabbits ran like an elves' army Ere Alfred came in sight.