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GNOMIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gnomic mean?
• GNOMIC (adjective)
The adjective GNOMIC has 1 sense:
1. relating to or containing gnomes
Familiarity information: GNOMIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or containing gnomes
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
gnomic verse
Pertainym:
gnome (a short pithy saying expressing a general truth)
Derivation:
gnome (a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure)
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