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gnome

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of gnome

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

little people

kelpie, nixie

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banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

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