dwarf Definition

dwarf
noun dwarfs, dwarves (less common plural)

1. An abnormally small person, either with very short limbs and a head and body of normal size, usually due to a genetic disorder, or with fairly normal bodyshape but small proportions, usually due to a deficiency of growth hormone. Compare midget.

Thesaurus: midget, pygmy, Lilliputian, Tom Thumb.
2a. An animal or plant that is much smaller or shorter than others of its species, usually as a result of selective breeding;
2b. as adj.

Example: Dwarf rabbits
3. A mythical man-like creature with magic powers.
4. A dwarf star (sometimes further designated by a colour).

Example: a red dwarf

verb dwarfed, dwarfing

1. To make something seem small or unimportant.

Example: a church steeple dwarfed by surrounding skyscrapers
Thesaurus: diminish, minimize, check, retard, overshadow, dim, dominate.
2. To stunt the growth of someone or something.

Derivative: dwarfish
adj

Derivative: dwarfism
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon dweorg.