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Le nain
While it can refer to biological dwarfism, in mythology it specifically denotes the short, sturdy, magical beings common in European folklore.
Examples in context
Le nain travaille l'or dans sa mine profonde.
The dwarf works gold in his deep mine.
Ce nain possède une barbe très longue.
This dwarf has a very long beard.
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