Definitions for gnome

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gnome gnome

Spelling: [nohm]

IPA: /noʊm/

Gnome is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 59 anagrams from letters in gnome (egmno).

Definitions for gnome

noun

1. (in folklore) one of a species of diminutive beings, usually described as shriveled little old men, that inhabit the interior of the earth and act as guardians of its treasures; troll.
2. an expert in monetary or financial affairs; international banker or financier:
3. a short, pithy expression of a general truth; aphorism.

Origin of gnome

1705-15; French New Latin gnomus, perhaps Greek gnṓmē; see gnome²

Examples for gnome

Strong: Was the gnome in Project X based on our experience taking a gnome across Europe?

The gnome picked up my bag, but was interrupted by my new friend.

"Wait," cried the gnome, as Ned leaned over to drink the cool water.

As they neared the brook that ran through the meadow, the gnome paused.

It was the unlucky boat, the boat that was haunted by the gnome.

Then poor Bornier, who resembled a Breton gnome, came up to me.

To his dismay, what the gnome had said was, indeed, too true.

"Well, you wait and see what sort of a bubble I'll blow," replied the gnome.

"It's like a fairy-tale, and going into the gnome's hill," fluttered Magsie.

"Be careful," admonished the gnome, as he and Ned descended the rough flight.