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runt

/ˈɹʌnt/
noun
  1. The smallest animal of a litter.

  2. (by extension) The smallest child in the family.

    "the runt of the family"

  3. Undersized or stunted plant, animal or person.

    Similar: dwarf

Synonymsdwarf

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