figurine Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a small carved or molded figure
    statuette.

WordNet

Fi`gu`rine" noun
Etymology
F., dim. of figure.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913