Dwarfs vs. Dwarves — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dwarfs and Dwarves
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Dwarfs
A person with a usually genetic disorder resulting in atypically short stature and often disproportionate limbs.
Dwarves
A plural of dwarf.
Dwarfs
An atypically small animal or plant.
Dwarves
Plural of dwarf
Dwarfs
A small creature resembling a human, often having magical powers, appearing in legends and fairy tales.
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Dwarfs
A dwarf star.
Dwarfs
To check the natural growth or development of; stunt
"The oaks were dwarfed from lack of moisture" (John Steinbeck).
Dwarfs
To cause to appear small by comparison
"Together these two big men dwarfed the tiny Broadway office" (Saul Bellow).
Dwarfs
To become stunted or grow smaller.
Dwarfs
Plural of dwarf
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