gnome

Meanings

• noun

  A small mythical creature resembling a dwarf, living in forests or mines.

  - "The gnome in the forest granted the travelers safe passage."
  - "My grandfather's garden was home to many gnomes."

• noun

  In computing, a term used to refer to a user or system that performs automated tasks.

  - "The gnome account on the server performs regular system updates."
  - "The gnome bot on Reddit automates postings for a community."

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Pronunciation

1. /nəʊm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90572955"

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Synonyms

adage , apothegm , maxim , paroemia , proverb , sententia

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gnome
home , chome , dome , roam

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Variants

List of all variants of gnome that leads to same result
gnomae , gnome , gnomelike , gnomes , gnomish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'gnom', meaning 'knowing' or 'wise'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Gnomes are often depicted carrying tools, such as hammers and pickaxes.

2. In some folktales, gnomes are believed to possess the power to grant wishes.

3. Gnomes are sometimes called 'goblins of the earth'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fairy: Both gnomes and fairies are mythical creatures often depicted in European folklore.

2. Dwarf: Gnomes are similar to dwarves in appearance and size, but they are considered to be a distinct mythical creature.

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Culture

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Gnomes have been popular figures in European folklore for centuries. They are often depicted as small, bearded creatures with pointed hats and are believed to possess magical powers. In literature, gnomes have appeared in works such as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Tinderbox' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. In art, gnomes have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, often placed in gardens as decorative figures.

How to Memorize "gnome"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, bearded creature with a pointed hat.
   - Imagine a gnome living in a forest or garden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gnomes with magic and folklore.
   - Remember that gnomes are small and live in forests or gardens.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'G' in gnome stands for 'Garden Dweller'.
   - Use the acronym 'Gnome' to remember 'Gardener, Nurturer, Observant, Magical Entity'.

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