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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Figuline \Fig"u*line\ (? or ?), 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.   --Longfellow.
   [1913 Webster]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Figuline \Fig"u*line\, a. [L. figulinus. See Figulate.]
   1. Suitable for the making of pottery; fictile; -- said of
      clay.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   2. 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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