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Origin and Etymology of gnome
Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein to know — more at know
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Origin and Etymology of gnome
French, from New Latin gnomus
GNOME Defined for Kids
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: an imaginary dwarf believed to live inside the earth and guard treasure
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