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.
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 brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.
A banker, especially a secretive international one.
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.
Synonym of donut hole (“ball-shaped pastry”) (genericization of the Tim Hortons trademark "Timbit")