Pygmy

[Pyg·my]

Any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet

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One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged war with the cranes, and were destroyed.

Noun
any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet

Noun
an unusually small individual


a.
Alt. of Pygmean

n.
One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged war with the cranes, and were destroyed.

n.
Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf.


Pygmy

Pyg"my, n.; pl. Pygmies . [L. pygmaeus, Gr. , fr. the fist, a measure of length, the distance from the elbow to the knuckles, about 131 inches. Cf. Pugnacious, Fist.] [Written also pigmy.] 1. (Class. Myth.) One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged war with the cranes, and were destroyed. 2. Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf.
Pygmies are pygmies still, though perched on Alps. And pyramids are pyramids in vales.

One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged war with the cranes, and were destroyed.

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Usage Examples

Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings.

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