figurine
[ fig-yuh-reen ]
/ ˌfɪg yəˈrin /
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noun
a small ornamental figure of pottery, metal, plastic, etc.; statuette.
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Now that we have data from 25 years of continuous excavation, it turns out that these female figurines tell a more complicated story.
What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility|Annalee Newitz|February 10, 2021|Popular ScienceAmong many other artifacts, he found a few female figurines.
What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility|Annalee Newitz|February 10, 2021|Popular ScienceA kitchen scene shows penguin and monkey figurines frying on a stovetop, The Earth glowing orange, burning in the oven.
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British Dictionary definitions for figurine
figurine
/ (ˌfɪɡəˈriːn) /
noun
a small carved or moulded figure; statuette
Word Origin for figurine
C19: from French, from Italian figurina a little figure
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