Monaciello

Monaciello (IPA: [monaˈʃjelːə]), Munacello (IPA: [monaˈʃjelːə]), or Munaciello (IPA: [munaˈʃjelːə]) is a sprite from the ancient folklore of Naples, Italy.

Monaciello, which means "little monk" in Neapolitan, is typically a benevolent man, short and stocky, dressed in a long monk's robe with a broad hood.