dwarf

noun
UK /dwɔːf/
US /dwɔːrf/

A dwarf is a very small person or a tiny imaginary creature.

The story is about a dwarf who lives in the forest.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A star that is small and not very bright.

Our sun is a yellow dwarf star.

3. To make something look small by comparison.

The tall building dwarfs the houses next to it.

4. A plant or animal much smaller than usual for its kind.

They grow a dwarf variety of apple tree in the garden.