gnomo meaning in English — gnome, trickster

English meaning

gnome noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
trickster noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

gnomo is used for these senses in English:

gnome (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.
trickster (mythology, literature) Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.

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.

noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
noun Someone who deceives or cheats people, often for personal gain.

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