Gnome
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- 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
- (Rosicrucianism) The elemental being of earth.
- A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.
- zoology' A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States.
- paganism A nature spirit in Heathenry.
A gnome is a mythical creature characterized by its extremely small size and subterranean lifestyle.
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