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Why are leprechauns green?

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12y ago

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Leprechauns are small because they are often described to be that size. The name is derived from an Irish word called luchorpan meaning small bodied. Leprechauns are magical, fairy-like creatures that wear green and large hats.

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15y ago

Because they're from Ireland. So they can fit into their tiny clothing.

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12y ago

OK first of all leprechauns are not green there page but if they were it would probably be because green is the lucky collar and they wear green

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Because if they were as tall as us, they wouldn't be special.

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Because tall leprechauns would be ridiculous.

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The smoking...

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It can be REALLY, REALLY small.

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