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 * Nuzleaf shares its category with {{p|Impidimp}}. They are both known as the Wily Pokémon.
 ===Origin===
-Nuzleaf may be based on an {{wp|acorn}}, and possibly {{wp|Pinocchio}} as well. They may also be based on the ''{{wp|tengu}}'', tricky Japanese goblins who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, ability to read minds, and the ranks of 小天狗 ''ko-tengu'', tengu of lesser rank. Its tendency to use a flute to cause fear in others is reminiscent of {{wp|Pan (god)|Pan}}, the Greek god of nature, who played reed pipes and was known for the ability to strike inherent terror into the hearts of others.
+Nuzleaf may be based on a sprouting {{wp|acorn}} as well as the ''{{wp|tengu}}'' - Japanese {{wp|yokai}} that have long noses, supernatural powers, and enjoy playing cruel tricks on people. Its tendency to cause fear in others by playing a grass flute is reminiscent of {{wp|Pan (god)|Pan}}, the Greek god of nature known for playing reed pipes and shouting loudly to cause panic if awoken from his nap. Its wooden, humanoid body and long nose are also reminiscent of {{wp|Pinocchio}}.
 ====Name origin====
-Nuzleaf may be a combination of ''nuzzle'' or ''nose'' and ''leaf''.
+Nuzleaf may be a combination of ''nuzzle'' (to rub with the nose) or ''nose'' and ''leaf''.
 Konohana is a combination of 木の葉 ''konoha'' (leaves) and 鼻 ''hana'' (nose). It may also literally be 巨の鼻 ''konohana'' (big nose).