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effigies

Syllables: ef·fi·gies/ˈef.ə.d͡ʒiːz/US/ˈɛf.ə.d͡ʒiz/

effigies is the plural of effigy.

Meaning of effigy

Noun

effigy (plural effigies)

  1. A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
    • In England on Bonfire Night, an effigy is often burned.
  2. A likeness of a person.
    • tomb effigy
    Synonyms:
    figure, image, picture

Questions about effigies

What is effigies the plural of?
Effigies is the plural of effigy.
How do you pronounce effigies?
Effigies is pronounced /ˈef.ə.d͡ʒiːz/ (UK).

Words near effigies in the dictionary

  1. effigiated
  2. effigiates
  3. effigiating
  4. effigiation
  5. effigiations
  6. effigies
  7. effigurate
  8. effiguration
  9. effigy
  10. effigylike
  11. effing

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