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dwarf
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dwarf
1. an abnormally undersized person, esp one with a large head and short arms and legs
2. 
a. an animal or plant much below the average height for the species
b. (as modifier): a dwarf tree
3. (in folklore) a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers
dwarf [dwȯrf]
(biology)
Being an atypically small form or variety of something.
(medicine)
An abnormally small individual; especially one whose bodily proportions are altered.
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Once they discovered that there was a class of stars really big, called giants, they carved the universe up into dwarfs and giants," says Jim Holberg, a scientist who studies dwarf stars at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
The most popular stars by Ornes, Stephen / Science News for Kids
Until recently, red dwarf stars were not considered capable of hosting planets that could support life.
Swiss-led team finds 'another' earth by Swiss News
They have investigated 500 white dwarf stars and it's the only one like it they've found.
Boffins follow the star by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
 
 
 
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