nan — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
• gnome noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

Senses

nan is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
• dwarf (star) A dwarf star.
• gnome A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

dwarf — full definition

1. noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
2. noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
3. verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.

gnome — full definition

1. noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
2. noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
3. noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.

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