"Madame Tussaud's" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmædəm t(j)uːˈsɔːdz/, /ˈmædəm t(j)uːˈsəʊdz/
Etymology: After Marie Tussaud (1761-1850), known for sculpting human figures in wax. Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Madame Tussaud's}} Madame Tussaud's
  1. A gallery of realistic figures of famous persons. Categories (place): London Related terms: waxwork

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