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gnome
noun (2)Definition of gnome (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure
2
: an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus that inhabits earth
Other Words from gnome
Noun (2)
gnomelike
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ˈnōm-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
gnomish
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ˈnō-mish
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for gnome
Synonyms: Noun (2)
- brownie,
- dwarf,
- elf,
- faerie
- (also faery),
- fairy,
- fay,
- goblin,
- gremlin,
- hobgoblin,
- kobold,
- leprechaun,
- pixie
- (also pixy),
- puck,
- sprite,
- troll
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“Gnome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnome. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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Kids Definition of gnome
: an imaginary dwarf believed to live inside the earth and guard treasure
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