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statue

[ stach-oo ]

noun

  1. a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.


statue

/ ˈ²õ³Ùæ³ÙÂá³ÜË /

noun

  1. a wooden, stone, metal, plaster, or other kind of sculpture of a human or animal figure, usually life-size or larger
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of statue1

1300–50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin statua, noun derivative of statuere to set up, itself derivative of status ( status )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of statue1

C14: via Old French from Latin statua , from statuere to set up; compare statute
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Stewards are to be stationed next to a statue of Molly Malone in Dublin to discourage people from touching it.

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Glyndŵr became a figurehead for Welsh nationalism and there are statues, monuments, pub and street names across Wales commemorating him.

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Demonstrations for and against the removal of the statue had happened amid a far-right rally organized by white nationalists.

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Everything about the decor is over the top — massive marble pillars, ornate ceilings and statues that make the space feel truly grand.

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He played near the Beethoven statue in Pershing Square, for inspiration, he said.

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