brownie

/ˈbraʊni/

/ˈbraʊni/

Other forms: brownies

Definitions of brownie

1. noun

   (folklore) a small fairy-like creature that is somewhat mischievous
   synonyms: elf, gremlin, hob, imp, pixie, pixy

   types:

   leprechaun

   a mischievous elf in Irish folklore

   sandman

   an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy

   type of:

   faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite

   a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
2. noun

   square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts
   type of:

   biscuit, cookie, cooky

   any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)