statuette

Meanings

• noun

  A small decorative figure or idol, often made of stone, metal, or clay.

  - "The artist created a beautiful statuette of a mermaid."
  - "The collector had a large collection of ancient statuettes."

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Variants

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statuette , statuettes

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Etymology

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From the French word 'statuette', meaning little statue.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest collection of statuettes is housed in the Musee de l'Homme in Paris, France.

2. The oldest known statuette dates back to around 30,000 BC and was found in what is now the Czech Republic.

3. The Guinness World Record for the largest collection of miniature statuettes belongs to a man from the United States who has over 10,000 different statuettes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sculpture: Statuettes are a form of sculpture, which is the art of creating three-dimensional objects by carving, modeling, or casting.

2. Idol: Statuettes can also be considered idols, which are objects of worship or reverence.

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Culture

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Statuettes have been used in various cultures throughout history as religious or artistic symbols. They have been found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

How to Memorize "statuette"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, intricately detailed figure made of stone or metal.
   - Visualize the texture of the material and the fine details of the statue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'statuette' with the word 'idol'
   - Think of a small, decorative figurine when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smooth And Tiny Unique Terrific Treasure' to remember the word.
   - S - Small
   - A - And
   - T - Tiny
   - U - Unique
   - T - Treasure
   - T - Statuette

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