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replica

rep·li·ca [ répplikə ] (plural rep·li·cas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. faithful copy of something: an accurate reproduction of an object

2. faithful copy of artwork: a scrupulous copy of a work of art, especially one made, authorized, or supervised by the original artist

[Early 19th century. < Italian, "repeat" < Latin replicare (see replicate)]
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