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noun \ˈnōm\

Definition of gnome

  1. :  maxim, aphorism

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Origin and Etymology of gnome

Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein to know — more at know

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gnome

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Definition of gnome

  1. 1 :  an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure

  2. 2 :  an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus that inhabits earth

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Origin and Etymology of gnome

French, from New Latin gnomus

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elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

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gnome

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noun \ˈnōm\

Definition of gnome for Students

  1. :  an imaginary dwarf believed to live inside the earth and guard treasure

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  1. See words that rhyme with gnome Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for gnome Spanish Central: Translation of gnome Nglish: Translation of gnome for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of gnome for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about gnome

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