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drow

drow

19 9.9
A dark elf who lives underground in fantasy stories and games
  • noun
  • /draʊ/
  • Literature
translation icon : elfo oscuro
  • The drow emerged from the shadows, their dark skin blending seamlessly into the underground environment.
  • drow ranger
  • drow elf
  • evil drow

Examples

  • Even worse, the second drow had him solidly targeted in crossbow sights.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • "You did meet with the drow," he asked as much as stated.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • A hand reached around to pat his shoulder, and the drow couldn't hide his smile.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • They were not successful and my drow rogue was left behind as a young child.

  • "Three, then two, is the drow's signal," the remaining guard explained to Bruenor.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Calling Guenhwyvar to his side, the drow made his way along the wall, eventually exiting the main chamber.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • "Is the apron so bad?" the drow finally mustered the nerve to ask.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Jarlaxle honestly liked Dinin and knew that the drow was heading for disaster.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Half of Cobble's cart was already empty by the time the drow entered Bruenor's audience hall.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Guenhwyvar streaked beside the drow and attacked a goblin fleeing toward the far side of the cavern.

    Fiction book (1992)

Surface Forms

drow singular
drows plural

Etymology

The word drow was made popular in modern fantasy and role-playing games to name a race of dark elves who often live underground. A helpful way to remember drow is to think of its sound like 'dark' or 'dusk' and picture shadowy elves living under the earth.