Definition of: dwarf

(dwôrf) noun
A person, animal, or plant that is unnaturally small; especially, an adult human being less than four feet tall.
—v.t.
1. To prevent the natural development of; stunt.
2. To cause to appear small by comparison.
—v.i.
3. To become stunted; grow smaller.
—adjective Smaller than others of its kind; diminutive; stunted. [OE dweorh]