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petite (adjective), more petite, most petite
1. A reference to a person or an object that is of small stature or size, little: Ann is a petite woman who is slim and vivacious.

The clothing store has dresses and other clothing in petite sizes besides those for women who do not have petite bodies.

2. Etymology: from French, petit, "small."
Small and trim females.
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A trim body of a woman.
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