Sprite (noun)

1. A small, often mischievous spirit or fairy in folklore.
2. A small, usually transparent image on a computer screen that represents an object or character.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word spiritus, meaning "spirit" or "ghost".

Examples:

1. The legend of the forest sprites has been passed down for generations.
2. The game featured colorful sprites that moved across the screen.
3. The sprite flew through the forest, leaving a trail of glittering dust behind it.
4. The sprites in the game were designed to be as realistic as possible.
5. The artist was able to create a detailed sprite of the main character.