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What do people call "garden gnomes" in non-English countries?

  1. Gartenzwerg - The German word "Gartenzwerg" literally translates to "garden dwarf" and is the most commonly used name for garden gnomes in Germany. They were first introduced in Germany in the 19th century, and became popular as decorative figures in gardens.

  2. Nain de jardin - The French term "Nain de jardin" translates to "garden dwarf" and is used to refer to garden gnomes in France. They were first introduced in France in the early 20th century and quickly became popular as garden ornaments.

  3. Jardineros - The Spanish term "Jardineros" translates to "gardeners" and is used to refer to garden gnomes in Spain. They were first introduced in Spain in the early 20th century as decorative figures in gardens.

  4. Gnomo - The Italian term "Gnomo" is used to refer to garden gnomes in Italy. The word "gnomo" is derived from the Greek word "gnosis" meaning "knowledge" or "insight," and is used to refer to the wisdom and knowledge associated with the earth.

  5. Lilliputian Gardener - This is a term that came from the book Gulliver's travels by Jonathan Swift, where he describes a race of people who are very small. It's used to refer to garden gnomes in English-speaking countries and it emphasizes the small size of these figures.