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Gnome \Gnome\, n. [F. gnome, prob. fr. Gr. gnw`mon one that knows, a guardian, i. e., of the treasures in the inner parts of the earth, or fr. ? intelligence, both fr. gnw^nai, gignw^skein, to know. See Know.]
1. An imaginary being, supposed by the Rosicrucians to inhabit the inner parts of the earth, and to be the guardian of mines, quarries, etc. 2. A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance. 3. (Zo["o]l.) A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States. 4. [Gr. ?.]
A brief reflection or maxim. --Peacham. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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How many types of gnomes are there?
Gnomes are fictional creatures, so there really are no actual gnome types. In mythology there are forest gnomes and house gnomes along with garden gnomes.
Do gnomes build houses out of mushrooms?
No, Gnomes do not exist.
What do gnomes represent?
Gnomes were guardians in ancient literature
When did Wisdom of the Gnomes end?
Wisdom of the Gnomes ended in 1987.
When was Wisdom of the Gnomes created?
Wisdom of the Gnomes was created in 1987.
What episode is underpants gnomes in south park?
The episode with underpants gnomes from season 2, episode 17 titled "Gnomes".
What is the collective name for gnomes?
There is no standard collective noun for 'garden gnomes', in which case any noun that suits the situation can function as a collective noun; for example, a pair of garden gnomes; a troop of garden gnomes, a tribe of garden gnomes, etc.
What is the duration of Wisdom of the Gnomes?
The duration of Wisdom of the Gnomes is 1380.0 seconds.
What is the duration of The Gnomes of Dulwich?
The duration of The Gnomes of Dulwich is 1800.0 seconds.
World of Warcraft gnomes?
Yeah , there's gnomes in world of warcraft.
How many Gnomes were there in the seven dwarves and the snowwhite?
there weren't any gnomes ... there were dwarves
When did The Gnomes of Dulwich end?
The Gnomes of Dulwich ended on 1969-06-16.
