Definition of Pygmy. Meaning of Pygmy. Synonyms of Pygmy
Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Pygmy.
Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Pygmy and, of course, Pygmy synonyms and on the right images related to the word Pygmy.
Definition of Pygmy
Pygmy Pygmy Pyg"my, n.
One of a race of Central African Negritos found chiefly in
the great forests of the equatorial belt. THey are the
shortest of known races, the adults ranging from less than
four to about five feet in stature. They are timid and shy,
dwelling in the recesses of the forests, though often on good
terms with neighboring Negroes.
Pygmy Pygmy Pyg"my, Pygmean Pyg*me"an, a. [L. pygmaeus. See
Pygmy.]
Of or pertaining to a pygmy; resembling a pygmy or dwarf;
dwarfish; very small. `` Like that Pygmean race.' --Milton.
Pygmy antelope (Zo["o]l.), the kleeneboc.
Pygmy goose (Zo["o]l.), any species of very small geese of
the genus Nettapus, native of Africa, India, and
Australia.
Pygmy owl (Zo["o]l.), the gnome.
Pygmy parrot (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of very
small green parrots (Nasitern[ae]), native of New Guinea
and adjacent islands. They are not larger than sparrows.
Pygmy Pygmy Pyg"my, n.; pl. Pygmies. [L. pygmaeus, Gr. ?, fr. ?
the fist, a measure of length, the distance from the elbow to
the knuckles, about 131 inches. Cf. Pugnacious, Fist.]
[Written also pigmy.]
1. (Class. Myth.) One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged
war with the cranes, and were destroyed.
2. Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf.