Thumbelina

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -iːnə

Proper noun

Thumbelina

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

Translations

Noun

Thumbelina (plural Thumbelinas)

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