gnome

中文： 地精

1. An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
2. One 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. A person of a small stature or misshapen features, or of a strange appearance. (informal)
4. The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
5. A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
6. An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.
7. A banker, especially a secretive international one. · the gnomes of Zurich

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