nános
Nános is a term rooted in Greek that can refer to several related concepts linked by the idea of smallness. It derives from the Ancient Greek νάνος (nános), meaning “dwarf” or “small person.” In Modern Greek, nanos is used as the ordinary noun for a dwarf and appears in literary, mythological, and descriptive contexts.
In linguistic and scientific usage, the root gives rise to the prefix nano-, used internationally in science
As a proper name, nános occurs in Greek-speaking communities as a given name or surname. It can
Because of its Greek origin and broad semantic reach, nános may be encountered in literary works, cultural