pygmy

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Synonyms: pigmy, pygm

Antonyms: pigmy, pygm

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mythology|folklore}} A member of various [[legendary]] [[race]]s of [[dwarf]]s, or [[supernatural]] peoples of [[diminutive]] [[stature]].
2. {{lb|en|often|_|capitalized|dated|proscribed}} A member of one of various tribal [[people]]s of the {{w|Congo Basin}} in [[equatorial]] Africa, notable for their very short [[stature]].
3. {{lb|en|often|_|capitalized|dated|proscribed}} Also applied to various other peoples of short stature.
4. {{lb|en|figuratively|derogatory|offensive}} Any [[dwarfish]] person or thing; a disparaging term for a small person.
5. {{lb|en|figuratively|derogatory|offensive}} An [[insignificant]] person, at least in some respect.

Adjective

1. Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
2. Unusually short or small for its kind, especially in the names of animals and plants.

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