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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?
There are several types of gnomes in folklore, including garden gnomes, forest gnomes, and house gnomes. These gnomes are often described as small, human-like creatures with magical abilities and a connection to nature. Each type of gnome is said to have its own unique characteristics and behaviors.
What do gnomes represent?
Gnomes were guardians in ancient literature
Do gnomes build houses out of mushrooms?
No, Gnomes do not exist.
When was Wisdom of the Gnomes created?
Wisdom of the Gnomes was created in 1987.
When did Wisdom of the Gnomes end?
Wisdom of the Gnomes ended 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.
World of Warcraft gnomes?
Yeah , there's gnomes in world of warcraft.
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.
Are gnomes demonic?
Gnomes are fantasy figures and not real.
When was The Gnomes of Dulwich created?
The Gnomes of Dulwich was created on 1969-05-12.
