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/ Rhymes: -iːnə === Proper noun === Thumbelina A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl. The main character in this story. ==== Related terms ==== hop-o'-my-thumb Tom Thumb ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Thumbelina (plural Thumbelinas) A variety of small, roundish carrot that does not need to be peeled.