gnome
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈnōm 
: maxim, aphorism
gnome
2 of 2noun (2)
1
: an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure
2
: an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus that inhabits earth
gnomelike
ˈnōm-ˌlīk
adjective gnomish
ˈnō-mish
adjective 
Synonyms
Noun (2)
- brownie
- dwarf
- elf
- faerie
- faery
- fairy
- fay
- goblin
- gremlin
- hobgoblin
- kobold
- leprechaun
- pixie
- pixy
- puck
- sprite
- troll
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein to know — more at know
Noun (2)
French, from New Latin gnomus
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1563, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
gnome
noun
ˈnōm
: an imaginary dwarf believed to live inside the earth and guard treasure
gnomes
noun
as in elves
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 & Similar Words
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- elves
- fairies
- dwarves
- goblins
- dwarfs
- faeries
- pixies
- trolls
- leprechauns
- sprites
- kobolds
- gremlins
- brownies
- hobgoblins
- fays
- pucks
- nixies
- kelpies
- changelings
- imps
- ghouls
- little people
- ogres
- banshees
- hags