dictionary.pt
pygmy
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/piɡˈmew/pig·meu
Definition
1A member of certain peoples of Central Africa and Southeast Asia, characterized by very short stature.
Usage examples
“The Mbuti pygmies inhabit the Congo rainforest.”
“The average height of pygmies is below 1.5 meters.”
Common combinations
pygmy tribepygmy peoplespygmy stature