Having many figures, decorated with figures, or full of ornamental designs; resembling or containing figural elements.
From figure + -ary (adjective suffix). Middle English formation using the productive suffix -ary to describe something characterized by figures or figural qualities.
A 'figury' tapestry tells a story through woven images of people and scenes, whereas a plain one is just solid color — decoration that transforms fabric into narrative.
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