nain — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
• midget noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.

Senses

nain is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
• dwarf (star) A dwarf star.
• 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

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.

midget — full definition

1. noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
2. noun A short person.
3. noun Something for use by a small person; especially something designed or made for one.

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