Hebrew

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Etymology

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Root
נ־נ־ס (n-n-s)

From Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos) through Mishnaic Hebrew.

Noun

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נַנָּס (nanásm (plural indefinite נַנָּסִים, feminine counterpart נַנָּסִית) [pattern: קַטָּל]

  1. midget, dwarf
    Synonym: גַּמָּד (gamád)

Derived terms

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References

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  • ננס” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

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