gnome

1. n. An imaginary being, supposed by the Rosicrucians to inhabit the inner parts of the earth, and to be the guardian of mines, quarries, etc. Source: opted

2. n. A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance. Source: opted

3. n. A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States. Source: opted

4. n. A brief reflection or maxim. Source: opted

5. n. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure Source: wordnet

6. n. a short pithy saying expressing a general truth Source: wordnet

7. 1. An imaginary being, supposed by the Rosicrucians to inhabit the inner parts of the earth, and to be the guardian of mines, quarries, etc. 2. A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance. 3. (Zoöl.) A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States. 4. Etym: [Gr. A brief reflection or maxim. Peacham. Source: webster

8. n:100 n. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure n. a short pithy saying expressing a general truth Source: ecdict

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