pygmy
A member of various legendary races of dwarfs, or supernatural peoples of diminutive stature.
Other meanings
A member of one of various tribal peoples of the Congo Basin in equatorial Africa, notable for their very short stature.
Also applied to various other peoples of short stature.
Synonyms
- dwarf
Antonyms
- giant
Word history
From Ancient Greek "πυγμαῖος" (a member of a legendary race of dwarves).
Where this comes from
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