manikin
6 synonyms for manikin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small man, sometimes used affectionately.
Synonyms
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Etymology
Came from Dutch manneken, Middle Dutch mannekijn, and is a doublet of manakin and mannequin.
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