talking statue

noun

A statue (especially in Ancient Rome) on which was posted anonymous political criticism.

Meanings

nountalking statue (plural talking statues)

plural talking statues

  1. historicalA statue (especially in Ancient Rome) on which was posted anonymous political criticism.

Translations

Italian statua parlante
  • statua parlanteTranslations
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Chicago

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