figlinus

fī̆glīnus, or, in the uncontr. primary form, fĭgŭlīnus, a, um, adj. [1. figulus], of or belonging to a potter, potter ' s - (cf. fictilis).

I.

Form figlinus:

creta,

Varr. R. R. 3, 9, 3:

opera,

Plin. 35, 10, 36, § 66. —

B.

Subst.

1.

figlīna, ae, f.

a.

The art or trade of a potter (sc. ars), Varr. R. R. 1, 2, 23.—

b.

A potter ' s workshop, pottery, Plin. 3, 6, 12, § 82; 35, 12, 46, § 159; Inscr. Orell. 1, p. 371 sq.;

in the form FIGVLINA,

Inscr. Orell. 935.—

2.

figlīnum, i, n., an earthen vessel, crock, Plin. 31, 3, 27, § 46; 34, 18, 50, § 170:

opus figulinum,

id. 36, 25, 64, § 189:

fabricae,

id. 7, 56, 57, § 198; Vitr. 5, 10, 3.—

II.

Form figulinus:

opus,

Plin. 31, 11, 47, § 130:

fornaces,

Arn. 6, 200.