Homonculus (noun)
hom-unk-yu-lus
A very small human or humanoid creature.
historical A microscopic but fully formed human being from which a fetus was formerly believed to develop.
Example sentences
“The homonculus that scared me so turned out to be a hairless rat sat upon its hind quarters.”
“The homonculus scurried up the wall, pausing to shake a tiny fist at us before disappearing into the rafters.”

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