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• a variation of mannequin.

manikin

American  

[man-i-kin] / ˈmæn ɪ kɪn /

Or mannikin

noun

1. a little man; dwarf; pygmy.

2. mannequin.

3. a model of the human body for teaching anatomy, demonstrating surgical operations, etc.

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manikin British  

/ ˈmænɪkɪn /

noun

1. a little man; dwarf or child

2. 1. an anatomical model of the body or a part of the body, esp for use in medical or art instruction

   2. Also called: phantom.  an anatomical model of a fully developed fetus, for use in teaching midwifery or obstetrics

3. variant spellings of mannequin

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Etymology

Origin of manikin

1560–70; < Dutch manneken, equivalent to man man + -ken -kin. See mannequin

Example Sentences

WIAMan — the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin — will be specifically tailored to assess the impact of underbody explosions.

From New York Times • May 30, 2016

The poor woman was quite exhausted when she had said this; and Rosalie brought her some beef-tea which Mother Manikin had made for her, and which was simmering on the stove.

From A Peep Behind the Scenes by Walton, O. F., Mrs.

Manikin and Minikin aptly exemplifies Mr. Kreymborg's idea of rhythmical, pantomimic drama.

From Contemporary One-Act Plays by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

"Look once more around, Peter Munk!" said the voice of the Manikin.

From The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart by Chamisso, Adelbert von

She slept very soundly, and in the morning awoke to find Mother Manikin standing beside her with a cup of tea in her hands.

From A Peep Behind the Scenes by Walton, O. F., Mrs.