karzeł — 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

karzeł is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
• dwarf (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.
• dwarf An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
• 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 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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