8 letter word starting with fig

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
figeater noun A large beetle (Allorhina nitida) which in the Southern United States destroys figs. The elytra are velvety green with pale borders., A bird. See Figpecker.
fighting present participle & vb. noun of Fight, Qualified for war; fit for battle., Occupied in war; being the scene of a battle; as, a fighting field.
figulate adjective Alt. of Figulated
figuline noun A piece of pottery ornamented with representations of natural objects.
figurant noun masc. One who dances at the opera, not singly, but in groups or figures; an accessory character on the stage, who figures in its scenes, but has nothing to say; hence, one who figures in any scene, without taking a prominent part.
figurate adjective Of a definite form or figure., Figurative; metaphorical., Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant.
figuring present participle & vb. noun of Figure
figurial adjective Represented by figure or delineation.
figurine 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.
figurist noun One who uses or interprets figurative expressions.