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English

Etymology 1
From Greek γν�μη �thought, opinion�, from the base of γιγν��κειν �to know�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/n��m/, IPA|/n��mi/

Noun
en-noun

1. A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

Etymology 2
From French gnome#French|gnome, from modern Latin gnomus, used by w:Paracelsus|Paracelsus as a synonym for Pygmaeus �pygmy�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/n��m/
AHD|n�m, SAMPA|/n@Um/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��m|-��m

Noun
en-noun

1. 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
2. (Rosicrucianism) The elemental being of earth.
3. A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.
4. zoology A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States.

Translations
Spanish: duende m; pigmeo m; gnomo m
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trans-top|A legendary being, supposed to be short, usually bearded men who inhabit the inner parts of the earth
Spanish: duende m; pigmeo m; gnomo m
Finnish: maahinen
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trans-top|The elemental being of earth
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trans-top|A dwarf; a goblin
Spanish: enano m;
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trans-top|A small owl
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