A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.
An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.
An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
A banker, especially a secretive international one.
One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually even smaller than dwarves and more focussed on engineering than mining.
The northern pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
A person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
A drama exemplifying a proverb.
A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
To name in, or as, a proverb.
To write or utter proverbs.
To provide with a proverb.