I. ˈad.əmē, ˈatə-, -mi noun
( -es )
Etymology: irregular from Latin atomi, plural (taken as singular) of atomus atom — more at atom
1. : a tiny particle : mote , atom
specks of dust, swirling atomies
2. : a tiny and often contemptible creature or object
the army was still so far distant that it seemed a mere swarm of atomies
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: for anatomy ( an- being taken as the indefinite article)
1. : a body used in anatomy ; often : skeleton
2. : an extremely gaunt emaciated body : a living skeleton
hunger made them waste away to atomies