Pygmy
Pygmy adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: a pygmy elephant
Tiny
Tiny adjective - Very small in size.
Usage example: the forest ranger showed us how every square foot of forest is alive with tiny creatures
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The tiny and adorable pygmy marmosets at Edinburgh Zoo are named 'Terminator' and 'She-Ra'.
Source: Deathbringer the Adorable
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