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1.NounAn elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
2.NounOne of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
3.NounA person of a small stature or misshapen features, or of a strange appearance.
4.NounThe mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
5.NounA small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
6.NounAn upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.
7.NounA banker, especially a secretive international one."the gnomes of Zurich"
8.NounA brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.