1º_ Although it can be considered a discriminatory term, it is called 'dwarf' to those who suffer from dwarfism (growth disorder that limits body development). Its main feature is short stature compared to average. It is used figuratively for moral stature. 2º_ Familiarly it is also a fantastic being that lives in houses, forests or gardens and has a humanoid form although smaller, like gnomes or goblins.
