This is the 12384th most frequent Russian word.
карлики
"Dwarfs" or "midgets" in English.
Here, 'карлики' refers to mythical creatures often depicted as small humanoid beings in folklore.
В лесу обитали карлики, известные своей хитростью.
In the forest, there lived dwarfs known for their cunning.
In this context, 'карлики' refers to decorative elements or figurines resembling small humanoid figures.
На выставке были представлены миниатюры, украшенные карликами.
At the exhibition, there were miniatures adorned with dwarfs.
Here, 'карлики' is used metaphorically to describe plants characterized by their small size.