Figurine

//fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.

    "Galvanised by this knowledge, the figurine family take to exercise and healthy eating in the park, forming themselves into the key words "Eat" (better), "Move" (more) and "Live" (longer) of the government's urgings and soon the municipal landscape is filled with other happy, healthier families who, incidentally, look even more delicious en masse."

  2. 2
    a small carved or molded figure wordnet

Synonyms

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bustcarvingdolldollydummyfantoccini

Example

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"Tom accidentally knocked Mary's favourite figurine off the shelf and broke it."

Etymology

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

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