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| 1. | [ noun ] a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell | |
| Related terms: | person | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal | |
| Synonyms: | mannikin manikin | |
| Related terms: | small_person | |
