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Meaning of pygmy
noun
- (often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
- A member of a race of dwarfs.
- Any dwarfish person or thing.
- An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
adjective
- Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
- Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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