Do you capitalize the word leprechaun when used in a paragraph?

Yes, you should capitalize "Leprechaun" when used in a paragraph.

Here's why:

* Proper Nouns: "Leprechaun" is a proper noun, a specific name for a mythical creature.

* Rule of Capitalization: Proper nouns, like names of people, places, and things, are always capitalized in English.

Example:

"The mischievous leprechaun hid his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow."