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simulacrum

 (n): an insubstantial or vague semblance
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3 months ago roseandivy said:

The simulacrum in Robin McKinley's Rose Daughter is a woman made of rose petals, that weeps rose petals.

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

It always reminds me of that baby formula brand, Similac.

about 1 year ago arby said:

I like this word but it always makes me think of crummy.

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