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a person who is markedly small
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a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
What is a "dwarf"?
A dwarf is a character often depicted as a small, sturdy, and skilled being in various mythologies and fantasy settings. Dwarves are typically portrayed as having a strong connection to the earth, excelling in crafts such as mining, metalworking, and building. In many stories, they are known for their resilience, practicality, and expertise in creating weapons or magical items. Dwarves are commonly featured in folklore and fantasy literature as members of a distinct race with their own cultures and societies, sometimes characterized by their short stature and long beards.
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a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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a plant or animal that is atypically small
Voorbeeld
Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe.
Dwarf galaxies are smaller galaxies with fewer stars and less mass compared to larger spiral or elliptical galaxies.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
The discovery of a new dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way provided insights into galactic evolution.
