gnome
Translation
gnome, dwarf, goblin
Examples
My grandmother has a garden gnome.
My grandmother has a garden gnome.
He's a gnome of Zurich, a powerful international banker.
He's a gnome of Zurich, a powerful international banker.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a legendary dwarfish creature My grandmother has a garden gnome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dwarf, goblin, elf
Etymology
From modern Latin 'gnomus', a word used by Paracelsus, possibly from Greek 'gēnomos' meaning 'earth-dweller'. The 'g' is silent.
Memory Tips
The 'g' is silent, like in 'gnaw'. Imagine a gnome living in your home. 'Gnome' rhymes with 'home'.