gnome

• Substantiv für ein mythisches Wesen, oft als kleiner bärtiger Mann mit spitzem Hut dargestellt, oder eine Gartenfigur in seinem Abbild.

A noun referring to a mythical creature, often depicted as a small, bearded man wearing a pointed hat, or a garden ornament in that likeness.

1. Mythical creatureB1formal

   A small, humanoid creature from folklore, often depicted as a bearded old man living underground or in gardens.

   Gnom

   • The garden was decorated with a ceramic gnome.
   • In stories, gnomes are known for guarding hidden treasures.
   • Children love the tale of the gnome who lived under the oak tree.

   Synonymebrowniedwarfelfgoblinimpleprechaunspritetroll

2. Garden ornamentA2informal

   A small statue of a gnome, typically placed in gardens as decoration.

   Gartenzwerg

   • She bought a red-hatted gnome for her flower bed.
   • The neighbor's gnome was stolen last night.
   • Garden gnomes are popular in many European countries.