manikin

English

/ˈmænɪkɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (alternative spelling of) mannequin.
  • A little man (sometimes as a term of endearment).
  • A three-dimensional figure, dummy or effigy representing a man or person.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish manneken (man-kin, kin, little man) derived from Middle Dutch mannekijn.

Origin

Middle Dutch

mannekijn

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