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nano — meaning in English

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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

nano is used for these senses in English:

  • dwarf (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.
  • 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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