Manikin definition
A man who is short in stature.
noun
A mannequin.
noun
(now rare) A little man; dwarf.
noun
An anatomical model of the human body, usually with movable and detachable parts, used in medical schools, art classes, etc.
noun
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A short person.
noun
An anatomical model of the human body for use in teaching.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
manikin
Plural:
manikinsOrigin of manikin
- Dutch mannekijn from Middle Dutch diminutive of man man man-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition