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Definition of Effigy
1. Noun. A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture). "The emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone"
Exact synonyms: Image, Simulacrum
Specialized synonyms: Guy, God, Graven Image, Idol, Bird-scarer, Scarecrow, Scarer, Straw Man, Strawman, Wax Figure, Waxwork
Generic synonyms: Representation
Derivative terms: Image
Specialized synonyms: Guy, God, Graven Image, Idol, Bird-scarer, Scarecrow, Scarer, Straw Man, Strawman, Wax Figure, Waxwork
Generic synonyms: Representation
Derivative terms: Image
Definition of Effigy
1. n. The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likenesses, as those on monuments, or to those of the heads of princes on coins and medals, sometimes applied to portraits.
Definition of Effigy
1. Noun. a dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated. ¹
2. Noun. a likeness of a person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Effigy
1. a likeness or representation [n -GIES]