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gnome
1[ nohm ]
noun
- (in folklore) one of a species of diminutive beings, usually described as shriveled little old men, that inhabit the interior of the earth and act as guardians of its treasures; troll.
- an expert in monetary or financial affairs; international banker or financier:
the gnomes of Zurich.
gnome
2[ nohm, noh-mee ]
noun
- a short, pithy expression of a general truth; aphorism.
gnome
1/ nəʊm /
noun
- a short pithy saying or maxim expressing a general truth or principle
gnome
2/ nəʊm /
noun
- one of a species of legendary creatures, usually resembling small misshapen old men, said to live in the depths of the earth and guard buried treasure
- the statue of a gnome, esp in a garden
- a very small or ugly person
- facetious.an international banker or financier (esp in the phrase gnomes of Zürich )
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Derived Forms
- ˈgnomish, adjective
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Other Words From
- gnomish adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gnome2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gnome1
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Example Sentences
Strong: Was the gnome in Project X based on our experience taking a gnome across Europe?
Of a sudden I seemed to hear the old gnome croaking, "Now that story sounds to me kind of—"
The Gnome rotary engine was first used with success at this meeting.
He must keep his hands clenched in his pockets lest he soils them in striking down the blood-stained gnome before him.
In the Gnome rotary engine the lightness is entirely due to the initial design and to the materials employed in manufacture.
On the other side of the fire, reclining upon his elbow, the gnome Kilo is poking the coals with a stick.
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