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manikin

Syllabification: (man·i·kin)
Pronunciation: /ˈmanikən/
(also mannikin)
Definition of manikin

noun

  • 1a person who is very small, especially one not otherwise abnormal or deformed.
  • 2a jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist’s lay figure.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken (Middle Dutch mannekijn), diminutive of man 'man'

See mannequin (usage).

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