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gnome

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /noʊm/ · UK /nəʊm/

gnome means: An imaginary small person, often an old man with a beard, said to live underground.

noun

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An imaginary small person, often an old man with a beard, said to live underground.

  • A little gnome lived under the hill.
  • The story's gnomes guarded a hidden treasure.
  • She drew a gnome with a beard and a pointed hat.

Common phrases: little gnome, bearded gnome, forest gnome

Questions about gnome

What does gnome mean?

An imaginary small person, often an old man with a beard, said to live underground.

What is gnome in other languages?

Türkçe: cüce · Español: gnomo · Français: gnome · Deutsch: Gnom · Italiano: gnomo · 日本語: ノーム

How do you pronounce gnome?

In American English /noʊm/; in British English /nəʊm/.

How do you use gnome in a sentence?

A little gnome lived under the hill. The story's gnomes guarded a hidden treasure.

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