Gnome
noun
A mythological creature that is small and typically lives underground.
The folklore indicated the presence of gnomes in the old forest.
Often appears as...
- garden gnome
- gnome folklore
noun
A small figure of a person or creature, used as a decoration in a garden.
The quirky garden was filled with gnome statues.
Often appears as...
- garden gnome
- gnome statue
noun
A person regarded as having secret knowledge, especially in computing.
He's a gnome when it comes to coding, he can crack any problem in minutes.
Often appears as...
- computing gnome
- gnome coder
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Colloquial
noun
A mythological creature that is small and typically lives underground.
The folklore indicated the presence of gnomes in the old forest.
Often appears as...
- garden gnome
- gnome folklore
noun
A small figure of a person or creature, used as a decoration in a garden.
The quirky garden was filled with gnome statues.
Often appears as...
- garden gnome
- gnome statue
noun
A person regarded as having secret knowledge, especially in computing.
He's a gnome when it comes to coding, he can crack any problem in minutes.
Often appears as...
- computing gnome
- gnome coder
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Understands 'gnome' historically references European folklore and alchemy.
Gnomes are often featured in fairy tales and legends.
Pro Tip 2/3Underground Habitat
Recognizes that gnomes are commonly associated with living beneath the earth or in hidden places.
Children's stories sometimes tell of gnomes emerging from their burrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Be aware that in stories, gnomes often have magical powers or protect treasures.
The gnome cast a spell to shield his hidden gold.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Understands 'gnome' historically references European folklore and alchemy.
Gnomes are often featured in fairy tales and legends.
Pro Tip 2/3Underground Habitat
Recognizes that gnomes are commonly associated with living beneath the earth or in hidden places.
Children's stories sometimes tell of gnomes emerging from their burrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Be aware that in stories, gnomes often have magical powers or protect treasures.
The gnome cast a spell to shield his hidden gold.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Understands 'gnome' historically references European folklore and alchemy.
Gnomes are often featured in fairy tales and legends.
Pro Tip 2/3Underground Habitat
Recognizes that gnomes are commonly associated with living beneath the earth or in hidden places.
Children's stories sometimes tell of gnomes emerging from their burrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Be aware that in stories, gnomes often have magical powers or protect treasures.
The gnome cast a spell to shield his hidden gold.
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T. Rex's Bone-Crushing...
bones of its prey this t-rex was built in order to demonstrate that theory ostrich bones will be this models modern-day Neal as the cameras attempt to capture the bite force of t-rex when it's time to take the picture art director Chris gnome and photo editor
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Why is Herodotus called...
opsis, or eyewitness accounts, akoe, or hearsay, and ta legomena, or tradition. He then used gnome, or reason, to reach conclusions about what actually happened.
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A journey through the...
I was raised by lesbians in the mountains, and I sort of came like a forest gnome to New York City a while back.
Video examples
T. Rex's Bone-Crushing...
bones of its prey this t-rex was built in order to demonstrate that theory ostrich bones will be this models modern-day Neal as the cameras attempt to capture the bite force of t-rex when it's time to take the picture art director Chris gnome and photo editor
Video examples
Why is Herodotus called...
opsis, or eyewitness accounts, akoe, or hearsay, and ta legomena, or tradition. He then used gnome, or reason, to reach conclusions about what actually happened.
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A journey through the...
I was raised by lesbians in the mountains, and I sort of came like a forest gnome to New York City a while back.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
Whether it is a garden gnome, the sound of Bing Crosby launching into 'White Christmas', the blinking innocent eyes of Bambi or the words of Patience Strong, the kitsch phenomenon is there as strong and recognisable as your mother's face. You seldom if ever have the question, whether this is kitsch or not. If you think it might be, then it is.
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Ronnie James Dio
American Musician
My hand landed on a rock, and the gnome landed on it, squashing my thumb between the rock and the gnome. Basically, it was crushed and took the end of my thumb off. I just looked at my hand, and the first thought that flashed into my mind was, 'How on earth am I going to make my devil horn sign now? That's my trademark!
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David Furnish
Canadian Director
When you get the high art of William Shakespeare and the greatest love story ever told, and you collision crash it with the low art of the tacky garden gnome, you're going to have lots and lots of opportunity for fun and putting your tongue very firmly in your cheek.
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Darren Criss
American Actor
As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that there's artistry in everything from a lawn gnome to a desk chair to a symphony to an Andy Warhol painting. There's art in absolutely everything.
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Joseph Jacobs
Australian Historian
In the Land of Ire, the belief in fairies, gnomes, ogres and monsters is all but dead; in the Land of Ind, it still flourishes in all the vigour of animism.
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Kelly Asbury
American Director
Gnomes are supposed to be good luck in a garden, protecting against pests and diseases. A mythic gatekeeper, in the way a Kitchen Witch is.
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Nat Friedman
American Businessman
OS X is sweet: it's simple and intuitive, and I think GNOME shares a lot of values with it.
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Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I could never see myself playing a goblin or gnome, without some serious CGI at least!
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Miguel de Icaza
Mexican Scientist
In the GNOME project we tried to keep the platform language independent.
Quote examples
Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
Whether it is a garden gnome, the sound of Bing Crosby launching into 'White Christmas', the blinking innocent eyes of Bambi or the words of Patience Strong, the kitsch phenomenon is there as strong and recognisable as your mother's face. You seldom if ever have the question, whether this is kitsch or not. If you think it might be, then it is.
Quote examples
Ronnie James Dio
American Musician
My hand landed on a rock, and the gnome landed on it, squashing my thumb between the rock and the gnome. Basically, it was crushed and took the end of my thumb off. I just looked at my hand, and the first thought that flashed into my mind was, 'How on earth am I going to make my devil horn sign now? That's my trademark!
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David Furnish
Canadian Director
When you get the high art of William Shakespeare and the greatest love story ever told, and you collision crash it with the low art of the tacky garden gnome, you're going to have lots and lots of opportunity for fun and putting your tongue very firmly in your cheek.
Quote examples
Darren Criss
American Actor
As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that there's artistry in everything from a lawn gnome to a desk chair to a symphony to an Andy Warhol painting. There's art in absolutely everything.
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Joseph Jacobs
Australian Historian
In the Land of Ire, the belief in fairies, gnomes, ogres and monsters is all but dead; in the Land of Ind, it still flourishes in all the vigour of animism.
Quote examples
Kelly Asbury
American Director
Gnomes are supposed to be good luck in a garden, protecting against pests and diseases. A mythic gatekeeper, in the way a Kitchen Witch is.
Quote examples
Nat Friedman
American Businessman
OS X is sweet: it's simple and intuitive, and I think GNOME shares a lot of values with it.
Quote examples
Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I could never see myself playing a goblin or gnome, without some serious CGI at least!
Quote examples
Miguel de Icaza
Mexican Scientist
In the GNOME project we tried to keep the platform language independent.
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