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Definition of manikin : 1. A little man; a dwarf; a pygmy; a manakin.
2. A model of the human body, made of papier- mache or other material, commonly in detachable pieces, for exhibiting the different parts and organs, their relative position, etc.

Synonyms:

configuration, modelling, conformation, bod, physique, shape, anatomy, kind, frame, poser, manakin, signifier, class, human body, exemplar, variety, strain, form, modeling, mannequin, homunculus, fashion model, figure, sort, grade, simulation, theoretical account, pattern, role model, phase, flesh, cast, descriptor, var., variant, marionette, word form, doll, contour, chassis, example, course, build, model, mannikin, physical body, material body, framework, good example, soma

Usage examples:

• Thus we are assured, the Glass- manikin, a benevolent elf, of about four feet in height, is never seen in anything but a little peaked broad trimmed hat, with jerkin, knee- breeches and red stockings. - "The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart", Adelbert von Chamisso Wilhelm Hauff.
• But you may set your mind at rest, young Pigeonnier; I assure you that you look a good deal like a manikin. - "San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams", Charles Paul de Kock.
• How could that woman have married such a manikin? - "Primitive Love and Love-Stories", Henry Theophilus Finck.