The difference between Apothegm and Gnome

When used as nouns, apothegm means a short, witty, instructive saying, whereas gnome means a brief reflection or maxim.


check bellow for the other definitions of Apothegm and Gnome

  1. Apothegm as a noun:

    A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

  1. Gnome as a noun:

    A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

  1. Gnome as a noun (magic, alchemy, Rosicrucianism):

    An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.

  2. Gnome as a noun (mythology, fantasy literature):

    One of a legendary race of human-like beings, usually imagined as short and possibly bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually even smaller than dwarves and more focussed on engineering than mining.

  3. Gnome as a noun:

    A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.

  4. Gnome as a noun:

    The , , a small owl of the western United States.

  5. Gnome as a noun:

    A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

  6. Gnome as a noun (astronomy, meteorology):

    An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.

  7. Gnome as a noun (often, derogatory):

    A banker, especially a secretive international one.

    Examples:

    "the gnomes of Zurich"

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