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. |