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wicker man

wicker man noun: a giant effigy of a man, allegedly used in Celtic rituals involving human sacrifice.

Noun

wicker man (plural wicker men)

  1. A giant effigy of a man, allegedly used in Celtic rituals involving human sacrifice

Forms of wicker man

pluralwicker men

Origin of wicker man

From wicker + man.

Questions about wicker man

What does wicker man mean?
Wicker man means a giant effigy of a man, allegedly used in Celtic rituals involving human sacrifice.
What part of speech is wicker man?
Wicker man is a noun.
What is the plural of wicker man?
The plural of wicker man is wicker men.

Words near wicker man in the dictionary

  1. Wickendens
  2. wickens
  3. Wickenses
  4. Wickepin
  5. wicker
  6. wicker man
  7. wicker men
  8. wicker slapper
  9. wicker slappers
  10. wicker-work
  11. wicker-works

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