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figurine

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌfɪɡjɝˈin// UK //fˈɪɡjʊɹˌiːn// fig·urine

n. a small statue of a person or animal. You often see these in shops or on shelves as decorations.

n. a small statue or representation of a person or animal. Often used in the context of decorative arts or as a collectible item.


SIMPLE

She bought a small wooden figurine of a horse.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum displays a collection of ancient figurines made from clay and stone.

COMPLEX

The artist's latest series features delicate porcelain figurines that capture the grace of classical mythology with astonishing precision.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French figurine, equivalent to figure + -ine.

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