effigy — a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈefɪdʒi/
Example Sentences
- The students made an effigy of their strict principal out of old clothes and newspapers.
- Every year, the town burns an effigy during their traditional festival.
- The medieval tomb featured an elaborate stone effigy of the deceased king.
effigy
NOUN[/ˈefɪdʒi/]
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Villagers burn a straw effigy of the corrupt king in the town square.
Burn the effigy in Fiji, then clean it up with a squeegee!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'effigies' meaning 'image' or 'likeness,' derived from 'effingere' (to form or fashion), combining 'ex-' (out) and 'fingere' (to shape or mold).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + fingere (shape/mold) + -y (noun suffix) = effigy (a shaped or molded image)
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📝Examples
“The students made an effigy of their strict principal out of old clothes and newspapers.”
“Every year, the town burns an effigy during their traditional festival.”
“The medieval tomb featured an elaborate stone effigy of the deceased king.”
“When the wifi went down again, Jake jokingly threatened to make an effigy of the internet provider.”
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