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figura

Syllabification: (fi·gu·ra)
Pronunciation: /fiˈgyo͝orə/

Definition of figura

noun (plural figurae /-ˌrē/)

  • (in literary theory) a person or thing representing or symbolizing a fact or ideal.

Origin:

mid 20th century: Latin, literally 'figure' (representing an early use of figure to denote an emblem or type)

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Definition of figura in the British & World English dictionary