[dwɔːf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in folklore or fantasy literature) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking

- a person who is of unusually short stature on account of a genetic or medical condition such as achondroplasia; a person affected by dwarfism

- a star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including the majority of main sequence stars


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English dweorg, dweorh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dwerg and German Zwerg

[dwɔːf], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting something, especially an animal or plant, that is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species
(e.g: a dwarf conifer)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English dweorg, dweorh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dwerg and German Zwerg

[dwɔːf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
(e.g: the buildings surround and dwarf All Saints church)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English dweorg, dweorh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dwerg and German Zwerg