Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A small molded or sculptured figure; a statuette.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A figure, or group of figures, in any material, small and of ornamental character; specifically, such a figure in pottery or metal-work.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A very small figure, whether human or of an animal; especially, one in terra cotta or the like; -- distinguished from
statuette , which is applied to small figures in bronze, marble, etc.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A small
carved ormolded figure ; astatuette .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a small carved or molded figure
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Perhaps the neatest improvement on this figurine is the recreation of the scarred face beneath the mask, it is an accurate depiction of the actor who played Anakin Skywalker, AKA Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith.
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Hello … found your site while researching an item I have … I am in the possession of the ostrich figurine from the 1940 film of Fantasia …. it is from the Vernon Kilns and is marked 1940 on the bottom … it is one of three poses …. it is number 31. and is in perfect condition … … I am looking to sell it …. can you help me?
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What's next – a "limited edition" porcelain figurine for your curio cabinet?
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Specifically, this fine collectible is an "Extra Filthy Bloody Edition" Allin figurine "loaded into a full color" splatter "box."
Boing Boing 2009
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Since the Shae figurine is SOOOO realistic, the sculptor must have hired a model to pose ...
Some Great New Greens... grrm 2010
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Miyazaki/LeGuin figurine auction to benefit the Endeavour Award
Miyazaki/LeGuin figurine auction to benefit the Endeavour Award 2008
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The unique thing about this figurine is that it had engraved gliphs which date the object at 162 BC and hieroglyphics which imply that the Olmec had a form of writing, a numerical system, and a calendar, which is a product of astronomy.
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The unique thing about this figurine is that it had engraved gliphs which date the object at 162 BC and hieroglyphics which imply that the Olmec had a form of writing, a numerical system, and a calendar, which is a product of astronomy.
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The unique thing about this figurine is that it had engraved gliphs which date the object at 162 BC and hieroglyphics which imply that the Olmec had a form of writing, a numerical system, and a calendar, which is a product of astronomy.
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April 14, 2005 16: 51 elisabeth: figurine is great - but i think they go a little bit over the top in the songs "my first UFO" and "digits" - think those might be on their other album (transportation + communication) though. this is one of those bands that should be more well-known but isn't. glad to see you spreading the good word.
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