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figurehead in Italian

figurehead in Italian

polena
noun
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
fantoccio
noun
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
prestanome
noun
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
uomo di paglia
noun
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
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