pygmy
/pɪɡmiː/
noun
- 1
(often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
- 2
A member of a race of dwarfs.
- 3
Any dwarfish person or thing.
- 4
An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
adjective
- 1
Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
- 2
Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.
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