Gnome
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying. A legendary being, supposed to be short, usually bearded men who inhabit the inner parts of the earth, and act as guardians of mines, treasure, etc (Rosicrucianism) The elemental being of earth. A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance. A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States. A nature spirit in Heathenry.
Dwarf
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: miniature
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A creature from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having mystical powers and being skilled at crafts such as woodwork and metalworking. Sometimes pluralized dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.A person with short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.An underground dwelling nature spirit famed for metalcraft in Heathenry.A star of relatively small size.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version)To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tinyTo make appear insignificantTo become (much) smaller
Example sentence: The bronze dwarfs give you the first clue that Wroclaw is no ordinary city. They lurk all over the place, carousing outside pubs, snoring at the doors of hotels, peeking out from behind the bars of the old city jail.