pygmy
/ˈpɪɡmi/ noun C2- A member of various legendary races of dwarfs, or supernatural peoples of diminutive stature.
- 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.
- Any dwarfish person or thing; a disparaging term for a small person.
- An insignificant person, at least in some respect.
Plural pygmies
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“Do you think you are engaged with a pygmy like yourself?” said Bertuccio, in so calm a tone, and with so steadfast a look, that Andrea was moved to the very soul.
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