In fantasy literature (especially Dungeons & Dragons), a dark-skinned fictional race of elves living underground, typically portrayed as evil or morally ambiguous.
Created by fantasy author Gary Gygax in the 1970s for Dungeons & Dragons; the exact origin is unclear but may be influenced by 'dark' or existing fantasy terms, making it a modern invented word.
The drow are a fascinating case of a fictional word becoming so popular it entered fantasy gaming culture worldwide—millions of people use 'drow' without realizing it was invented just 50 years ago!
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