pygmy

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  (Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.
  3. Noun.  (figuratively) Any dwarfish person.
  4. Noun.  (figuratively) An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
  5. Adjective.  Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
  6. Adjective.  Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.

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