effigy
English
Etymology
From French effigie, from Latin effigiēs (“likeness, effigy”), from effingō (“represent, portray”).
Pronunciation
Noun
effigy (plural effigies)
- A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
- A likeness of a person.
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
- (crude representation of a person): caricature
Translations
dummy or other crude representation
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likeness of a person
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