petite
petite , adjective
[French, fem. of petit.]
Small, little; -- used especially of a woman or girl, of small size and trim figure; as, her petite figure.
petite , noun
[French, fem. of petit.]
1.
A size category of women's clothing, for women with less than average height.
2.
An aricle of women's clothing classified in the petite{1} size category.
3.
A girl or woman whose figure is best fit by a petite{1} garment.