effigy

English

Etymology

From French effigie, from Latin effigiēs (“likeness, effigy”), from effingō (“represent, portray”).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/
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Noun

effigy (plural effigies)

  1. A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
    In England on Bonfire Night, an effigy is often burned.
  2. A likeness of a person.

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