Definition of resemblance
1a
: the quality or state of resembling
especially
: correspondence in appearance or superficial qualities
b
: a point of likeness : similarity
2
: representation, image
3
archaic
: characteristic appearance
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of resemblance was in the 14th century
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