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a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
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Dwarfs have historically faced social challenges due to their stature.
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dwerg, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
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Bilbo Baggins encountered dwarfs on his epic journey in " The Hobbit. "
Bilbo Balings kwam dwergen tegen op zijn epische reis in "De Hobbit".
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dwerg, dwergster
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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The discovery of a new dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way provided insights into galactic evolution.
De ontdekking van een nieuw dwergsterrenstelsel dat om de Melkweg draait, gaf inzicht in galactische evolutie.
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a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
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A dwarf cactus requires minimal watering.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
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The vast canyon dwarfed the tiny hikers below.
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to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
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Extreme cold dwarfed the local crops.
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dwarfish
dwarfism
dwarf
