pygmy
- Noun. (''often capitalized, usually in the plural: '''Pygmies''''') A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
- Noun. (Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.
- Noun. (figuratively) Any dwarfish person.
- Noun. (figuratively) An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
- Adjective. Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
- Adjective. Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.
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