GNOME

noʊm

Definition

Definition of GNOME - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: GNU Network Object Model Environment

TECH.

desktop environment used in Linux systems

TECH.

GNOME is popular among Linux users.
Many developers contribute to GNOME projects.
GNOME offers a user-friendly interface.

desktop environment

user interface

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Origin of GNOME

Greek gnōmē (thought)

Terms with GNOME included in their meaning

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be gnomish

gnome-like

display characteristics of a gnome

redcap

folklore

gnome or spirit in folklore, known for wearing a red hat

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gnome

nəʊm

Definition of gnome - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

gardensmall statue of a dwarf-like figure

She placed a gnome by the flower bed.

dwarf

elf

mythologysmall mythical creature living underground

The gnome guarded the hidden treasure.

dwarf

goblin

sprite

finance

Dated

secretive international banker

Dated

The gnomes of Zürich control the market.

banker

financier

moneylender

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Images of gnome

small statue of a dwarf-like figure
small mythical creature living underground

Expressions with gnome

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garden gnome

small statue of a humanoid figure in gardens

The garden gnome by the pond wore a bright red hat.

lawn gnome

small statue for decorating gardens or lawns

She placed a lawn gnome near the flower bed.

gnome of Zürich

Swiss banker often seen as secretive

The gnomes of Zürich are influencing global markets.

Origin of gnome

Greek, gnōmē (thought) + -

Examples of gnome in a sentence

The garden was decorated with a cheerful gnome.
A gnome peeked out from behind the tree.
Legends say a gnome lives in the forest.
The gnome's influence was felt in global finance.
Gnomes often operate behind the scenes in banking.

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French:gnome, lutin, ...
German:Gnom, Erdgeist, ...
Italian:gnomo, banchiere segreto, ...
Spanish:gnomo, banquero secreto, ...
Portuguese:gnomo, duende, ...
Chinese:小矮人雕像, 地精, ...
Japanese:ノーム, 秘密銀行家, ...
Arabic:تمثال قزم, قَزَم, ...
Hebrew:גְּנוֹם, גְּנוֹם, ...
Russian:гном, карлик, ...
Ukrainian:гном, гномик, ...
Hindi:ग्नोम, बौना, ...
Bengali:বামন মূর্তি, গনোম, ...
Catalan:gnom de jardí, gnom, ...
Czech:zahradní trpaslík, gnóm, ...
Danish:havegnom, gnom, ...
Dutch:tuinkabouter, gnome, ...
Greek:διακοσμητικός νάνος, γνώμος, ...
Hungarian:kerti törpe, törpe, ...
Khmer:រូបចម្លាក់តូចមានរាងដូចមនុស្សតឿសម្រាប់តាំងលម្អសួន, សត្វតូចក្នុងរឿងព្រេងរស់នៅក្រោមដី, ...
Korean:요정, 노움, ...
Persian:کوتوله باغی, موجود افسانه‌ای, ...
Polish:krasnal, krasnoludek, ...
Portuguese (BR):gnomo, duende, ...
Romanian:gnom, bancher secret, ...
Swedish:trädgårdstomte, tomte, ...
Thai:ตุ๊กตาคนแคระ, โนม, ...
Turkish:bahçe cücesi, cüce, ...
Vietnamese:tượng chú lùn, yêu tinh, ...

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