An effigy is a representation of a person or animal. The word effigy is usually used to describe statues or other objects that are used to represent people who have died.
The protesters burned an effigy of the president.
The sculpture is of a woman, and the effigy on top is of a man.
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A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
noun
A likeness of a person.
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Beneath is the effigy of a knight in armour.
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It is the largest effigy in the United States.
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The film's denouement involves a wicker man effigy.
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The new effigy of the queen is made out of wood.
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The obverse bore the sovereign's effigy of George VI.
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The obverse side bears a crowned effigy of the Queen.
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The centre portion of the effigy was to feature two lines on the shoulder.
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The effigy of Gurney can be seen in the Sanctuary of Northfield Church.
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A recumbent effigy of the Prince in hussar uniform lies on the tomb chest.
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The brass effigy is missing its head and also the coat of arms.