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effigy

noun

A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

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Word length
6
Starts with
E
Ends with
Y
Contains
FF
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈɛfədʒi

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noun

  1. A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

    “The coin bears an effigy of Lincoln”

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The coin bears an effigy of Lincoln
The emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone

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