Sprite vs. Gnome — What's the Difference?

A small or elusive supernatural being; an elf or pixie.

A gnome is a mythological creature and diminutive spirit in Renaissance magic and alchemy, first introduced by Paracelsus in the 16th century and later adopted by more recent authors including those of modern fantasy literature. Its characteristics have been reinterpreted to suit the needs of various story tellers, but it is typically said to be a small humanoid that lives underground.Diminutive statues of gnomes introduced as lawn ornaments during the 19th century grew in popularity during the 20th century and came to be known as garden gnomes.

An elflike person.

One of a fabled race of dwarflike creatures who live underground and guard treasure hoards.

(Meteorology) A large, dim, red flash that appears above active thunderstorms in conjunction with lightning.

In the occult philosophy of Paracelsus, a being that has earth as its element.

(Archaic) A spirit, specter, or ghost.

A pithy saying that expresses a general truth or fundamental principle; an aphorism.

(mythology) A spirit; a soul; a shade.

A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

An apparition; ghost

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

(mythology) An elf; a fairy; a goblin.

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

(computer graphics) A two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene.

A person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.

An electrical discharge that occurs high above the cumulonimbus cloud of an active thunderstorm.

The northern pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.

The green woodpecker, or yaffle (Picus viridis).

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

(entomology) Any of various African damselflies of the genus Pseudagrion (of which, Australian species are named riverdamsels).

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

A spayed female ferret.

A banker, especially a secretive international one.

(obsolete) frame of mind, disposition

An imaginary being, supposed by the Rosicrucians to inhabit the inner parts of the earth, and to be the guardian of mines, quarries, etc.

A spirit; a soul; a shade; also, an apparition. See Spright.

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

An elf; a fairy; a goblin.

A small owl (Glaucidium gnoma) of the Western United States.

The green woodpecker, or yaffle.

A brief reflection or maxim.

Small, human in form, playful, having magical powers

A legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

A short pithy saying expressing a general truth