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a
: an oblong or pear-shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry family
b
: a tree bearing figs : a ficus tree
especially
: a widely cultivated tree (F. carica) that produces edible figs see also strangler fig, weeping fig compare banyan, peepul, rubber plant
2
: a worthless trifle : the least bit
doesn't care a fig
figurative; figuratively; figure
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Noun (1)
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The moisturizing agents at hand here are shea butter, honey, African rock fig, plus mafura and baobab oils which ensure that even the thirstiest strands are quenched.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Easy, impressive, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is great for anyone who enjoys sweet and juicy figs.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
The white port wine influence is prominent on the palate, with flavors of ripe fig, golden raisins, and berries complemented by sweet toffee, caramel, and hints of spice from the rye.
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Noun
The nose features caramel, dark chocolate, toffee fudge, dates, fig jam, charred oak, and old leather.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The moisturizing agents at hand here are shea butter, honey, African rock fig, plus mafura and baobab oils which ensure that even the thirstiest strands are quenched.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Easy, impressive, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is great for anyone who enjoys sweet and juicy figs.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
The white port wine influence is prominent on the palate, with flavors of ripe fig, golden raisins, and berries complemented by sweet toffee, caramel, and hints of spice from the rye.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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fig
1 of 2 noun1
: an oblong or pear-shaped fruit that is a syconium
especially
: the edible fruit of a widely cultivated tree (Ficus carica) that has laxative qualities
2
: any of a genus (Ficus) of trees of the mulberry family that produce figs
fig
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figure
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