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Word: Dwarf
Speech Type: Noun
Old English dweorg, dweorh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dwerg and German Zwerg
dwɔːf
(in folklore or fantasy literature) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.
Short Definition:mythical short humanlike creature
a person who is of unusually short stature on account of a genetic or medical condition such as achondroplasia; a person affected by dwarfism.
Short Definition:person affected by dwarfism
a star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including the majority of main sequence stars.
Short Definition:star of relatively small size and low luminosity
Word: Dwarf
Speech Type: Adjective
dwɔːf
denoting something, especially an animal or plant, that is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species
Short Definition:denoting something much smaller than usual size
Examples:- a dwarf conifer
Word: Dwarf
Speech Type: Verb
dwɔːf
cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
Short Definition:make seem small or insignificant
Examples:- the buildings surround and dwarf All Saints church
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