statuary

[ stach-oo-er-ee ]
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noun,plural stat·u·ar·ies.
  1. statues collectively.

  2. a group or collection of statues.

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or suitable for statues.

Origin of statuary

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From the Latin word statuārius, dating back to 1535–45. See statue, -ary

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statuary

/ (ˈstætjʊərɪ) /


noun
  1. statues collectively

  2. the art of making statues

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or suitable for statues

Origin of statuary

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C16: from Latin statuārius

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