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Thumbelina

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Etymology

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From thumb, as a calque of Danish Tommelise, the original name created by Hans Christian Andersen.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Thumbelina

  1. A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl.
  2. The main character in this story.
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Noun

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Thumbelina (plural Thumbelinas)

  1. A variety of small, roundish carrot that does not need to be peeled.