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gnome

 
pronunciation:
nom
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part of speech: noun
definition: a creature in fairy tales that lives inside the earth and guards precious treasure. Gnomes are often portrayed as little old men with beards.
The little gnome smoked on his pipe a moment longer before disappearing into the dark tunnel.
derivation: gnomish (adj.)
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