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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
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The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
enano
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
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In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
En los cuentos de hadas, los enanos a menudo son retratados como mineros expertos que viven bajo tierra.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Los enanos en la mitología nórdica eran conocidos por su artesanía y fuerza.
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enano
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri es una estrella enana roja ubicada en el sistema estelar Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Las enanas marrones son objetos subestelares demasiado grandes para ser considerados planetas pero demasiado pequeños para mantener la fusión de hidrógeno.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
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The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
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Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
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The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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