1. Plural of dwarf; mythical creatures depicted as small humanoid beings, often with magical powers or living underground.
Usage: Common in fantasy literature and folklore
2. Plural of dwarf; people with dwarfism, a medical condition resulting in short stature.
Usage: Medical/clinical usage; preferred term in modern medical contexts
3. Plural of dwarf; things that are much smaller than normal or expected.
Usage: Figurative or descriptive usage

Examples

• In Tolkien's novels, dwarves are skilled miners and craftspeople.
• The fantasy game features dwarves with axes and beards.
• Snow White lived with seven dwarves in the forest.
• The garden displayed dwarves of various fruit trees.
• Modern medical terminology prefers 'people with dwarfism' over 'dwarves'.
• The dwarves of the mountain kingdom guarded their treasure carefully.