гном — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
• gnome noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
• midget noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.

Senses

гном is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• 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.
• gnome A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
• 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.

gnome — full definition

1. noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
2. noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
3. noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.

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