dwerg — meaning in English
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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.
- midget noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
- pygmy noun A member of certain Central African peoples known for their notably short average height.
Senses
dwerg is used for these senses in English:
- dwarf (especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
- gnome A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
- midget (sometimes, derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison. [from early 19th c.]
- midget (derogatory, offensive) A short person. [from later 19th c.]
dwarf — full definition
- noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
- noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
- verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.
gnome — full definition
- noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
- noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
- noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.