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gnomus.

A gnome, a creature corresponding to the pygmies of ancient Greece.

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈnɔ.mʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈɲɔː.mus]
  1. A gnome, a creature corresponding to the pygmies of ancient Greece.

    declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Not attested classically. Coined by Swiss physician, philosopher, theologian, and alchemist Paracelsus in the 16th century, possibly from a compound of Ancient Greek γῆ (gê, “earth”) and νομός (nomós, “dwelling”). Also compare Ancient Greek γνώμη (gnṓmē).

verb[ˈnoː.mʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈɲɔː.mus]
  1. first-person plural perfect active indicative of gnōscō

    active · first-person · form-of · indicative · perfect · plural
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