dwarfs
n. countablen. very small people or creatures in stories, or stars that are not very large or bright.
n. individuals of much smaller than ordinary stature; in astronomy, stars of relatively small size and low luminosity.
The story features seven dwarfs who live in a small cottage.
Astronomers have identified several white dwarfs in that distant galaxy using the new telescope.
In Germanic folklore, dwarfs are often depicted as skilled miners and smiths who dwell within mountains and possess great magical knowledge.
The plural 'dwarfs' is standard in modern English; 'dwarves' is also common, particularly in fantasy literature.
The seven dwarfesThe seven dwarfsWhile 'dwarves' is a popular variant in fiction, 'dwarfs' is the standard plural form in general and scientific contexts.