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gnomes

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Aphorisme, maxime

A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

Examples :

"My grandfather often shared gnomes about hard work and perseverance. "

Mon grand-père partageait souvent des aphorismes sur le travail acharné et la persévérance.

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Gnomes

(magic, Rosicrucianism) An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.

Examples :

"The old book described gnomes as earth elementals, guarding treasures deep within the mountains. "

Le vieux livre décrivait les gnomes comme des élémentaux de la terre, gardant des trésors au fond des montagnes.

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Gnomes

Examples :

"In the children's story, friendly gnomes used their engineering skills to fix the broken clock in the village square. "

Dans le conte pour enfants, des gnomes amicaux ont utilisé leurs compétences en ingénierie pour réparer l'horloge cassée sur la place du village.

story mythology literature being character supernatural tradition entertainment race

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Nain, gnome, lutin

A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.

Examples :

"The children's imaginary friend was a gnome with a pointed hat and bright green skin. "

L'ami imaginaire des enfants était un gnome avec un chapeau pointu et une peau vert vif.

mythology character person supernatural appearance being

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Chevêchette des montagnes

The northern pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.

Examples :

"A birdwatcher excitedly pointed out the tiny gnomes perched high in the pine tree, barely bigger than his hand. "

Un ornithologue a montré avec enthousiasme les minuscules chevêchettes des montagnes perchées en haut du pin, à peine plus grandes que sa main.

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Nain de jardin

A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

Examples :

"My grandmother loves to collect gnomes for her flower garden. "

Ma grand-mère adore collectionner les nains de jardin pour son jardin de fleurs.

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Gnomes

An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.

Examples :

"The pilot reported seeing bright gnomes flickering above the distant thunderstorm. "

Le pilote a signalé avoir vu des gnomes brillants scintiller au-dessus de l'orage lointain.

weather physics astronomy phenomena nature

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Banquier, financier

A banker, especially a secretive international one.

Examples :

"the gnomes of Zurich"

les banquiers de Zurich

business finance economy organization