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figurine
fig·u·rine [ fìggyə rn ] (plural fig·u·rines)


noun 
Definition:
 
small figure: a small ornamental figure, often of ceramic or metal
[Mid-19th century. Via French < Italian figurina "small figure" < Latin figura (see figure)]
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