n. [ L. niger black: cf. F. nigrine. ] (Min.) A ferruginous variety of rutile. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., dim. of figure. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]