Etymology:
Meaning:
A person or creature of very small stature, typically less than about 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall.
Origin:
The term "pigmy" originates from the Greek word πυγμαῖος (pυγmaῖos), which referred to a mythical race of dwarfs believed to inhabit the lands around the Black Sea. The name is thought to derive from the Greek word πυγμή (pυγμή), meaning "fist" or "forearm," suggesting that the Pygmies were considered to be so small that they could fit into the palm of a hand.
In the 16th century, European explorers encountered actual people of small stature in Africa and Southeast Asia. They applied the term "pigmy" to these indigenous groups, despite the fact that they were not related to the mythical creatures of Greek legend.
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