petite

English

/pəˈtiːt/

adj
Definitions
  • (especially of a woman) fairly short and of slim build.
  • (clothing) of small size.
  • Small, little; insignificant; petty.

Etymology

Borrowed from French petite.

Origin

French

petite

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