pigmies (Meaning)
pigmies
something very small of its kind, any of a small people of equatorial Africa ranging under five feet (1.5 meters) in height, any of a race of dwarfs described by ancient Greek authors, an unusually small person, an insignificant or unimpressive person
Synonyms & Antonyms of pigmies
pigmies Sentence Examples
- The indigenous pygmy tribes of the Congo rainforest have preserved their unique culture for centuries.
- Pygmy hedgehogs are among the smallest species of hedgehogs in the world, weighing only a few ounces.
- The Pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, with an average weight of only 4 ounces.
- Pygmy seahorses are tiny creatures that typically grow to be no more than 2 inches long.
- In Greek mythology, the Pygmies were a race of dwarf-like creatures who were said to have fought against the giant cranes.
- Pygmy elephants are found in the forests of central and western Africa and are the smallest species of elephant.
- The Pygmy anteater is a small anteater native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
- Pygmy hippos are a smaller subspecies of hippopotamus found in the forests of western Africa.
- The Pygmy chameleon is a small species of chameleon that can change its color to blend in with its surroundings.
- Pygmy rabbits are the smallest species of rabbit in the world, weighing only about 1 pound.
FAQs About the word pigmies
something very small of its kind, any of a small people of equatorial Africa ranging under five feet (1.5 meters) in height, any of a race of dwarfs described b
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behemoths, mammoths, titans, monsters,giants, jumbos, colossi,whales, leviathans,whoppers
The indigenous pygmy tribes of the Congo rainforest have preserved their unique culture for centuries.
Pygmy hedgehogs are among the smallest species of hedgehogs in the world, weighing only a few ounces.
The Pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world, with an average weight of only 4 ounces.
Pygmy seahorses are tiny creatures that typically grow to be no more than 2 inches long.
