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stat·u·ary
I. \ˈstachəˌwerē\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin statuaria, from feminine of statuarius of a statue; in sense 2, from Latin statuarius, from statuarius, adjective
1.
a. : a branch of sculpture treating of figures in the round
< critics of painting and statuary — E.J.Banfield >
b. : statues
< a group of statuary, faintly seen — Matthew Arnold >
2. : one who practices the art of making statues : sculptor
< a statuary might have modeled from it — Laurence Sterne >
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin statuarius, from statua statue + -arius -ary
1. : of or relating to statues
< the statuary art >
2. : consisting of or suitable for statues
< a statuary monument >
< statuary marble > |