Definition of dwarf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mythologysmall magical being in folklore
- The dwarf crafted a magical sword.
2.
geneticsperson with a genetic condition causing short stature
- He was diagnosed as a dwarf at a young age.
3.
astronomyTECH. star that is small and not very brightTECH.
- The sun is classified as a dwarf star.
4.
biologyanimal or plant much smaller than usual
- The garden had a dwarf variety of apple tree.
Adjective
sizemuch smaller than the usual size
- The garden has a dwarf apple tree.
Verb
1.
insignificancecause to appear insignificant
- His achievements dwarfed those of his colleagues..
2.
growthstunt the growth of something
- Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's development.
Images of dwarf
small magical being in folklore 
animal or plant much smaller than usual
Expressions with dwarf
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having the appearance or qualities of a dwarf
The statue has a dwarf-like figure.
small nocturnal primate native to Madagascar
The dwarf lemur is known for its large, reflective eyes..
small breed of domestic rabbit
The dwarf rabbit hopped around the small garden playfully..
small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums
I bought a dwarf gourami for my aquarium.
small dense star at the final stage of its life cycle
The white dwarf was once a star much like our Sun..
type of celestial body with mass between a planet and a star
A brown dwarf emits only faint light and is hard to detect..
small galaxy with few billion stars
The Andromeda Galaxy has several dwarf galaxy companions.
body orbiting the Sun, smaller than a planet, not clearing orbit
Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet in our solar system.
small and relatively cool star with a long lifespan
A red dwarf is the most common type of star.
plant or animal with naturally small size due to genetics
The true dwarf rabbit is popular as a pet.
main-sequence star of spectral type G
The Sun is a yellow dwarf.
star in the main sequence of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
The sun is a typical dwarf star.
white dwarf cooled and emits no light
Scientists study the theoretical existence of black dwarfs.
small birch tree native to cold regions
Dwarf birch thrives in the Arctic tundra.
small edible nut from a chinquapin tree
We gathered dwarf chestnuts for the pie.
arctic plant with purple flowers and white bracts
The dwarf cornel thrives in the cold arctic tundra.
small European herbaceous plant with pink flowers
The garden was filled with dwarf elder.
parasitic plant that stunts tree growth
Dwarf mistletoe infestation can severely damage forest ecosystems..
smallest whale in the sperm whale family, found in warm oceans
The dwarf sperm whale is rarely seen near the coast.
small faint galaxy with little gas and no spiral structure
A dwarf spheroidal galaxy orbits the Milky Way.
small European annual weedy plant found in northeastern US
The garden was overrun with dwarf spurge.
small fish species living near water surface
The dwarf top minnow is common in freshwater streams.
person with very short stature due to pituitary gland issues
The doctor diagnosed him as a hypophysial dwarf.
dwarf with underdeveloped body parts due to genetics
The doctor diagnosed him as a hypoplastic dwarf.
Origin of dwarf
Old English, dweorg (dwarf)
Terms with dwarf included in their meaning
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mythology
supernatural creature in folklore, often giant or dwarf
garden
small statue of a dwarf-like figure
plant
dwarf shrub with small leathery leaves and small pink or purple flowers
plant
aromatic dwarf shrub native to Europe and North Africa
outer space body
dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt
dwarf planet
larger body like a dwarf planet
alpine bearberry
dwarf shrub with black berries in European mountains
common bearberry
dwarf shrub with red berries and astringent leaves
Chinese bearberry
dwarf shrub with edible berries in China
plant
European dwarf elder, foul-smelling shrub with toothed leaves and pale blossoms
astronomy
only known moon of the dwarf planet Eris
dwarf ginseng
root of the dwarf ginseng plant
rock-garden plant
dwarf evergreen plant with yellow or orange flowers
botany
dwarf succulent plant resembling stones
astronomy
one of two irregular dwarf galaxies visible from southern hemisphere
astronomy
trans-Neptunian dwarf planet in the solar system
astronomy
related to the dwarf planet Pluto
astronomy
red dwarf star closest to the Sun
botany
dwarf palm with spiny leaves native to Florida
astronomy
trans-Neptunian dwarf planet beyond the Kuiper belt
horticulture
small or dwarf shrub
acr: white dwarf
small star that is very dense
resembling dwarf
having the appearance or qualities of a dwarf
astronomy
white dwarf cooled and emits no light
Examples of dwarf in a sentence
Legends spoke of a dwarf guarding the treasure. The dwarf was a beloved character in the story. She met a dwarf who shared his experiences with her. Astronomers discovered a new dwarf in the galaxy. The telescope captured images of a distant dwarf. The pond was home to a dwarf species of frog.
They discovered a dwarf sunflower in the field. They planted a dwarf pine in the front yard. The dwarf shrubs were perfect for the small garden. The skyscraper dwarfs all other buildings in the city. Her talent dwarfs that of her peers. The disease may dwarf the plant's growth. Environmental factors can dwarf agricultural yields.
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- French:nain, personne de petite taille, ...
- German:Zwerg, kleinwüchsig, ...
- Italian:nano, piccolo, ...
- Spanish:enano, enana, ...
- Portuguese:anão, pequeno, ...
- Chinese:小矮人, 矮小的, ...
- Japanese:小人, 小型の, ...
- Arabic:قَزَم, ضَئِيل الحَجْم, ...
- Hebrew:גַּמָּד, נַנָּסִי, ...
- Russian:гном, карликовый, ...
- Ukrainian:гном, карликовий, ...
- Hindi:बौना, लघु, ...
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