dwarf in Latin
dwarf in Latin is pūmilus, nanus, pumilio — dwarf means a person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
dwarf in Latin
pūmilus
(especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
nanus
(mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
pumilio
(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.
nana
(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.
nānus
(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.
pūmiliō
(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.
pūmilus
(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.
pumilio
(star) A dwarf star.
nanus
(star) A dwarf star.
What does "dwarf" mean?
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noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
"The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees."
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noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
"In the story, a dwarf forged the hero's sword."
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verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.
"The new skyscraper dwarfs every other building in the city."
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dwarf in a sentence
- The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees.
- In the story, a dwarf forged the hero's sword.
- The new skyscraper dwarfs every other building in the city.
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What is "dwarf" in Latin?
"dwarf" in Latin is pūmilus, nanus, pumilio. dwarf means: A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
How do you use "dwarf" in a sentence?
Example: "The greenhouse specialised in dwarf fruit trees." In Latin, "dwarf" is pūmilus, nanus, pumilio.
Are there other ways to say "dwarf" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "dwarf": pūmilus, nanus, pumilio, nana, nānus, pūmiliō.
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