What is "figuline"

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.

Whose figulines and rustic wares Scarce find him bread from day to day.
--Longfellow.

Figuline \Fig"u*line\, a. [L. figulinus. See Figulate.]

1. Suitable for the making of pottery; fictile; -- said of clay.

2. Made of clay, as by the potter; -- said of vessels, ornamental figures, or the like; as, figuline ware.

a. 1 (cx of clay English) Suitable for making pottery; fictile. 2 Made of clay, as by the potter; said of vessels, ornamental figures, etc. n. A piece of pottery decorated with representations of natural objects.