pygmy
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
(capitalized, often)(often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
- 2.
(Greek)(Greek mythology) A member of a race of dwarfs.
- 3.
(derogatory, figuratively, offensive)Any dwarfish person or thing.
- 4.
(derogatory, figuratively, offensive)An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
- 2.
Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.
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From Latin Pygmaeī, from Ancient Greek πυγμαῖος (a member of a legendary race of dwarves), from πυγμή (fist (as small as a fist)). In Ancient Greek, first mentioned by Homer; only applied to actual human races in the 19th century.