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gnome in Catalan

gnome in Catalan is gnom, follet, nan — gnome means a small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

gnome in Catalan

gnom
noun
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
follet
noun
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
nan
noun
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

What does "gnome" mean?

  1. noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
    "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern."
  2. noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
    "A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed."
  3. noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.
    "Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets."
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gnome in a sentence

  • In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern.
  • A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed.
  • Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets.

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What is "gnome" in Catalan?

"gnome" in Catalan is gnom, follet, nan. gnome means: A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

How do you use "gnome" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern." In Catalan, "gnome" is gnom, follet, nan.

Are there other ways to say "gnome" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 3 translations listed for "gnome": gnom, follet, nan.

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