Waxwork (Noun)
Meaning 1
An effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The museum has an impressive display of waxworks of historical figures from around the world.
- At Madame Tussauds, visitors can see incredibly lifelike waxworks of their favorite celebrities.
- The waxwork of Albert Einstein was eerily realistic, capturing the famous scientist's kind eyes and wild hair.
- A new waxwork of the royal family was unveiled at the museum, featuring the Queen and her family in intricate detail.
- As a child, Emily was fascinated by the waxwork of her favorite fairy tale character that stood in the display window.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
- Staff Vine
- Shrubby Bittersweet
- Bittersweet
- Climbing Bittersweet
- False Bittersweet
- American Bittersweet
- Celastrus Scandens