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gnome

UK
/nəʊm/
US
/noʊm/

Translations

gnomenoun
gnomes
pl
UK
/nəʊm/
US
/noʊm/
The garden was decorated with colorful gnomes, each one peeking out from behind the flowers.
Le jardin était décoré de gnomes colorés, chacun apparaissant derrière les fleurs.
Additional translations
gnomeSens littéraire rare.
Synonyms
gnomish creature
mythical being
fairy tale character
dwarf
gnomeadjective
UK
/nəʊm/
US
/noʊm/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to or depicting gnomes.
de gnomeEmploi descriptif, le plus naturel en français pour parler d'objets ou de représentations de gnomes.
He collects gnome figurines and other gnome art.
Il collectionne des figurines de gnome et d'autres objets d'art de gnome.
Synonyms
enigmatic
cryptic
terse
pithy
oracular
sententious
epigrammatic
aphoristic
gnomish
gnomic

Definitions

gnomenoun
A small mythical creature typically depicted as a bearded old man with a pointed hat, often associated with guarding treasures or gardens.
The garden was decorated with colorful gnomes, each one peeking out from behind the flowers.
A figurine or statue representing such a mythical creature, often used as a garden ornament.
She placed a gnome next to the birdbath to add a whimsical touch to her backyard.
A concise statement or maxim expressing a general truth; an aphorism.
The ancient gnome "Know thyself" has guided philosophers for centuries.
gnomeadjective
Relating to, depicting, or characteristic of (mythical) gnomes.
He collects gnome figurines and other gnome art.
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