dwarf

noun (plural dwarfs or dwarves /dwɔːvz/)

• 1(in folklore or fantasy literature) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky human-like creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.
• an abnormally small person.
• [as modifier] denoting something, especially an animal or plant, which is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species:a dwarf conifer

• 2 (also dwarf star) Astronomy a star of relatively small size and low luminosity, including the majority of main sequence stars.

verb

• cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison:the buildings surround and dwarf All Saints church
• stunt the growth or development of: (as adjective dwarfed)the dwarfed but solid branch of a tree