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pygmaeus.

Of or pertaining to a pygmy or dwarf, especially to the mythical Pygmaeī of Africa.

8 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[pyɡˈmae̯.ʊs]Classical-Latin[piɡˈmɛː.us]
  1. Of or pertaining to a pygmy or dwarf, especially to the mythical Pygmaeī of Africa.

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. Short; of reduced stature.

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek πυγμαῖος (pugmaîos, “fist-sized”).

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