fɪʃ adjective
like a dwarf, especially in being abnormally small; diminutive.
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dwarf (dwɔːf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl dwarfs, dwarves | |
| 1. | Compare midget an abnormally undersized person, esp one with a large head and short arms and legs |
| 2. | a. an animal or plant much below the average height for the species |
| b. (as modifier): a dwarf tree | |
| 3. | (in folklore) a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers |
| 4. | astronomy short for dwarf star |
| —vb | |
| 5. | to become or cause to become comparatively small in size, importance, etc |
| 6. | (tr) to stunt the growth of |
| [Old English dweorg; related to Old Norse dvergr, Old High German twerc] | |
| 'dwarfish | |
| —adj | |
| 'dwarfishly | |
| —adv | |
| 'dwarfishness | |
| —n | |
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