Lilliputian

November 19th, 2008 by stacey
A nickname from the book Gulliver’s Travels:
Main Entry:
Lil·li·pu·tian
Pronunciation:
\ˌli-lə-ˈpyü-shən\
Function:
adjective

1: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput

“Lilliputian” has entered many languages as an adjective meaning “small and delicate”.

Lily often called Lilliputian – or, “The Pu” for short.

One Response to “Lilliputian”

  1. Shauna Says:

    Little “Pu”,

    Aunt Shauna’s on her way home. See you soon.

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