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pigmy    音标拼音: [p'ɪgmi]
n. 矮人;侏儒;小妖精;无用的人

矮人;侏儒;小妖精;无用的人

pigmy
n 1: an unusually small individual [synonym: {pygmy}, {pigmy}]
2: any member of various peoples having an average height of
less than five feet [synonym: {Pygmy}, {Pigmy}]

Pigmy \Pig"my\, n.
See {Pygmy}.
[1913 Webster]

{Pigmy falcon}. (Zool.) Same as {Falconet}, 2
(a) .
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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.
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2. Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf.
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3. 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.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Pygmies are pygmies still, though perched on Alps.
And pyramids are pyramids in vales. --Young.
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  • Pygmy peoples - Wikipedia
    In anthropology, pygmy peoples are ethnic groups whose average height is unusually short The term pygmyism is used to describe the phenotype of endemic short stature (as opposed to disproportionate dwarfism occurring in isolated cases in a population) for populations in which adult men are on average less than 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) tall [2] Although the term is sometimes considered derogatory
  • PIGMY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of PIGMY is any of a race of dwarfs described by ancient Greek authors How to use pigmy in a sentence
  • Pygmy | Hunter-Gatherers, Rainforest, Central Africa | Britannica
    Pygmy, in anthropology, member of any human group whose adult males grow to less than 59 inches (150 cm) in average height A member of a slightly taller group is termed pygmoid The best-known Pygmy groups and those to whom the term is most commonly applied are the Pygmies of tropical Africa;
  • pigmy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    Definition of pigmy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • 12 Facts About the Rattlesnake Pygmy You Need to Know
    Unlike larger rattlesnakes, the pygmy rattlesnake relies on its ability to remain motionless in leaf litter, blending into its surroundings When threatened, it produces a faint buzzing sound with its tiny rattle, a far cry from the iconic warning of its bigger cousins In this guide, we’ll explore 12 key facts about the rattlesnake pygmy, from its three subspecies to its venom, diet
  • Pygmy rabbits are vital to the Columbia Basin. Will they survive?
    Biologists Miranda Crowell, right, and Megan Turnock of Washington’s Pygmy Rabbit Project ready a trap among a forest of sagebrush They are part of a decadeslong effort to protect an endangered
  • Pigmy - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    an unusually small individual Comprehensive K-12 personalized learning Immersive learning for 25 languages Trusted tutors ready to help in 300+ subjects 35,000 worksheets, games, and lesson plans Marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Fun educational games for kids Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning Diccionario inglés-español, traductor y sitio de
  • The Pygmies: Their Culture, Biology, and Modern Life
    Pygmy communities face challenges that threaten their traditional ways of life Deforestation and the loss of ancestral lands are issues, often resulting from logging, agricultural expansion, and the creation of conservation areas This displacement limits their access to forest resources, which are central to their sustenance and cultural
  • Why Pygmies of Africa Are So Short - Live Science
    Why the Pygmies of West Africa have such short stature, while neighboring groups don't, has been somewhat of a mystery Now new research suggests unique changes in the Pygmy's genome have both led
  • A Short History of African Pygmies - Science | AAAS
    Forest People An encounter between Aka pygmies and a woman who is not a pygmy in the Central African Republic in 1983 Serge Bahuchet Short people known as pygmies are scattered across equatorial Africa, where they speak various languages, inhabit different types of forests, and hunt and gather food in diverse ways





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