Zwerg- — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
• midget noun Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.

Senses

Zwerg- is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
• midget (sometimes, derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison. [from early 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 Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.
2. noun A very short person.
3. noun An item made or sized for a small person to use.

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