pūķis
Latvian
noun
Definitions
- (mythology) in old Latvian mythology, a household spirit that could be bought, bred, or stolen, and protected the wealth of his owner
- dragon, winged serpent reptilian monster that spits fire and devours people and animals
- kite toy made usually of colored paper that fly
Etymology
Borrowed from Old Norse púki (evil spirit, fairy spirit, demon, devil).
Origin
Old Norse
púki
Gloss
evil spirit, fairy spirit, demon, devil
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing