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figuline, n. [F., fr. L. figulina pottery, fr. figulus. See Figulate.].
A piece of pottery ornamented with representations of natural objects. [1913 Webster]
"Whose figulines and rustic wares
Scarce find him bread from day to day." [1913 Webster]
Scarce find him bread from day to day." [1913 Webster]
figuline, a. [L. figulinus. See Figulate.].
- Suitable for the making of pottery; fictile; -- said of clay. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- Made of clay, as by the potter; -- said of vessels, ornamental figures, or the like; as, figuline ware. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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