effigie

Definitions of effigie
  1. noun
    a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
    synonyms: simulacro
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    types:
    idolo
    a material effigy that is worshipped
    spauracchio, spaventapasseri
    an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
    type of:
    descrizione, fotografia, raffigurazione, rappresentazione
    a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
  2. noun
    any likeness of a person, in any medium
    synonyms: ritrattista, ritratto
  3. noun
    a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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    type of:
    caratterizzazione
    a graphic or vivid verbal description
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