effigies

Meanings

• noun

  A three-dimensional figurine or representation, often used as an object of veneration or as a symbol of power.

  - "The villagers gathered around the effigy of their patron saint, praying for his protection."
  - "The witch doctor performed a ritual dance around the effigy, believing it would bring rain to their village."

• noun

  A representation of a person or thing made to be burned or destroyed, often used as a symbol of protest or retribution.

  - "The protesters burned an effigy of the president in protest of his policies."
  - "The townspeople hung an effigy of the notorious bandit as a warning to others."

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Synonyms

figure , image , picture

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with effigies
figurines , effervescent , affinity , perigree

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Variants

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effigies , effigy , in effigy

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Etymology

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From Latin effigies, meaning 'image, figure, representation'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'effigy' comes from the Latin word 'effigies', which means 'image, figure, representation'.

2. Effigies have been used throughout history for various purposes, including religious ceremonies, political protests, and as symbols of power.

3. The largest known collection of effigies is the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall, England, which has over 3,000 effigies in its collection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Icon: An image or representation of a person, object, or idea, typically revered as a sacred object or as a representation of a deity.

2. Idol: A representation of a god or goddess, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, and worshipped as an object of veneration.

3. Symbol: An object, idea, or concept that represents or stands for something else, typically something abstract, intangible, or unseen.

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Culture

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Effigies have been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and symbolic purposes. They have been used as objects of veneration, as symbols of power, and as symbols of protest. In some cultures, they are used in religious ceremonies, while in others they are used as symbols of retribution. Effigies have also been used in literature, art, and music to represent various ideas and concepts.

How to Memorize "effigies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a three-dimensional figure or representation, such as a statue or a figurine, that represents the meaning of the word 'effigies'.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'REP' to remember the meaning of 'effigies': Representation or figure, Effigy.

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