a small elite group

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

leek producing bulbils instead of flowers; Russia and Iran

(comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number

the quality of being small in number