The difference between Gnome and Proverb
When used as nouns, gnome means a brief reflection or maxim, whereas proverb means a phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
Proverb is also verb with the meaning: to write or utter proverbs.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gnome and Proverb
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Gnome as a noun:
A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.
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Gnome as a noun (magic, alchemy, Rosicrucianism):
An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
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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.
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Gnome as a noun:
A dwarf; a goblin; a person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.
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Gnome as a noun:
The , , a small owl of the western United States.
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Gnome as a noun:
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
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Gnome as a noun (astronomy, meteorology):
An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.
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Gnome as a noun (often, derogatory):
A banker, especially a secretive international one.
Examples:
"the gnomes of Zurich"
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Proverb as a noun:
A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
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Proverb as a noun:
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
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Proverb as a noun:
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
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Proverb as a noun:
A drama exemplifying a proverb.
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Proverb as a verb:
To write or utter proverbs.
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Proverb as a verb:
To name in, or as, a proverb.
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Proverb as a verb:
To provide with a proverb.