marionette

noun mar·i·o·nette \ˌmer-ē-ə-ˈnet\

: 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

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French marionnette, from Middle French maryonete, from Marion, diminutive of Marie Mary

First Known Use: circa 1620

MARIONETTE Defined for Kids

noun mar·i·o·nette \ˌmer-ē-ə-ˈnet\

: a puppet moved by attached strings

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