1. plural of homunculus; very small human beings or humanlike creatures
Usage: formal; often used in fantasy or scientific contexts
2. small-scale models or representations of human beings
Usage: scientific; medical

Examples

• The fantasy novel featured homunculi living in the garden.
• Medieval alchemists claimed they could create homunculi in their laboratories.
• The neurologist used homunculi to illustrate brain mapping.
• Ancient folklore often described homunculi as magical helpers.
• The museum displayed homunculi used in early anatomical studies.
• Scientists created homunculi to represent sensory functions in the brain.