Meaning & use
gnome
A small, legendary humanlike creature said to live underground and guard treasure or the earth.
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In the story, a gnome guided the lost children through a hidden tunnel.
A ceramic gnome with a pointed red hat stood beside the garden path.
A note on using this word
Garden gnomes, popular lawn ornaments, take their design from this folklore figure rather than from any real tradition.
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