Etymology

Thumbelina

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Today it means: A variety of small, roundish carrot that does not need to be peeled. Full definition →

Danish Tommelise
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  1. Danish · calque ofTommelise
  2. English todayThumbelina

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

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