» simulacrum
Noun (2 meanings)
1. an insubstantial or vague semblance.
2. a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture).
Examples:
- “the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln”,
- “the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone”
simulacrum is a type of:
- representation (noun) - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
types of simulacrum:
- Guy (noun) - an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
- idol, graven image, god (noun) - a material effigy that is worshipped
- scarecrow, straw man, strawman, bird-scarer, scarer (noun) - an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
- waxwork, wax figure (noun) - an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax