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Etymology
From earlier *potum by dissimilation, from pota (“paw”) + -um.
Pronunciation
Noun
patum f (plural patums)
- (folklore) A cardboard figure of a fantastic beast that is paraded through the streets at certain popular festivals.
- Synonym: tarasca
- (figurative) A person whose popularity is due to reasons other than their own merits.
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