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mannikin

/ˈmænɪkɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does mannikin mean?

noun

A small doll or puppet, typically made of wood or wax, used for display or as a model for dressmaking. A person who is small in stature or build.

Example

"The dollmaker crafted a beautiful mannikin to display in her shop window."

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