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figurant

(fig′yo̵̅o̅ rənt, -ränt′; fig′yo̵̅o̅ ränt′)

noun

a member of a corps de ballet
a supernumerary on the stage

Origin: Fr, masc. prp. of figurer, to figure

See figurant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A member of a corps de ballet who does not perform solos.
A stage performer having no speaking part.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from

Origin: present participle of figurer, to represent

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin figūrāre, to form

Origin: , from figūra, figure; see figure

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