marionette
playSimple Definition of marionette
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: a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
Full Definition of marionette
: a small-scale usually wooden figure (as of a person) with jointed limbs that is moved from above by manipulation of the attached strings or wires
Origin and Etymology of marionette
French marionnette, from Middle French maryonete, from Marion, diminutive of Marie Mary
First Known Use: circa 1620
MARIONETTE Defined for Kids
marionette
playDefinition of marionette for Students
: a puppet moved by attached strings
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