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simulacrum

DEFINITIONS OF: simulacrum

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

Synonyms:
effigy, image
Types:
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Guy
an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
god, graven image, idol
a material effigy that is worshipped
bird-scarer, scarecrow, scarer, straw man, strawman
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
wax figure, waxwork
an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax
golden calf
(Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly
joss
a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol
Juggernaut
a crude idol of Krishna
Type of:
representation
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

n an insubstantial or vague semblance

Type of:
color, colour, gloss, semblance
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
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