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figurant

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Noun
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fig=u=rant

CIDE DICTIONARY

figurantn. masc. [F., prop. p. pr. of figurer figure, represent, make a figure.].
     One who dances at the opera, not singly, but in groups or figures; an accessory character on the stage, who figures in its scenes, but has nothing to say; hence, one who figures in any scene, without taking a prominent part.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

figurant, n. (fem. figurante pronunc. same) a ballet-dancer appearing only in a group.

Etymology
F, pres. part. of figurer FIGURE

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