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1statuary

noun stat·u·ary \ˈsta-chə-ˌwer-ē\

: a collection of statues

plural stat·u·ar·ies

Full Definition of STATUARY

1
:  sculptor
2
a :  the art of making statues
b :  a collection of statues :  statues
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First Known Use of STATUARY

1542

Rhymes with STATUARY

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2statuary

adjective

Definition of STATUARY

:  of, relating to, or suitable for statues

First Known Use of STATUARY

1627

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