pygmy

/pɪɡmiː/

noun

  1. 1

    (often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

  2. 2

    A member of a race of dwarfs.

  3. 3

    Any dwarfish person or thing.

  4. 4

    An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.

  2. 2

    Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.

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