gnome

gnome

noun

Definition of GNOME

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers <in Europe, gnomes are thought to guard underground treasure, so that may be why statues of them are commonly placed in gardens>

Synonyms brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Related Words little people; kelpie, nixie; changeling; imp; banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre