pūmilus — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.

Senses

pūmilus is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (especially in, _, botany) Miniature.
• dwarf (now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.

dwarf — full definition

1. noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
2. noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
3. verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.

Related Latin words