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lilliputian

The correct spelling is lilliputian.

How to pronounce lilliputian

/ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/

Say it like: Lil-lip-utia-n

The correct spelling is lilliputian. A very small person or being.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A very small person or being.
  2. 2.(genetics) A fruit fly gene that, when mutated, makes cells abnormally small. See AFF2.

adjective

  1. 1.Very small, diminutive
  2. 2.Trivial, petty

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