ˈfigyəˌränt, -räⁿ, -rant, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷; ˈfigyərənt noun
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Etymology: French figurant, from present participle of figurer to figure, represent, appear — more at figure
1. : a member of a dance troupe who dances only in groups or figures
2. : one that figures in a scene without speaking or without taking a prominent part