gnome
noun
/noʊm/
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/nəʊm/
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- (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.
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gnoom
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- A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
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dwerg
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- The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
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bergdwerguil
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