Difference between Pygmy and Pigmy

What is the difference between Pygmy and Pigmy?

Pygmy as a noun is (often capitalized, usually in the plural: pygmies) a member of one of various ancient equatorial african tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature while Pigmy as a noun is (often capitalized) a member of one of various ancient equatorial african tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

Pygmy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (often capitalized, usually in the plural: Pygmies) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature A member of a race of dwarfs Any dwarfish person An insignificant person, at least in some respect

Pigmy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (often capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

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