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1fig
noun \ˈfig\
Definition of FIG
1
a : an oblong or pear-shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry family b : a tree bearing figs; especially : a widely cultivated tree (F. carica) that produces edible figs
2
: a worthless trifle : the least bit <doesn't care a fig>
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Origin of FIG
Middle English fige, from Anglo-French, from Old Occitan figa, from Vulgar Latin *fica, from Latin ficus fig tree, fig
First Known Use: 13th century
2fig
noun
Definition of FIG
Origin of FIG
fig, verb, to adorn
First Known Use: 1835
3fig
abbreviation
Definition of FIG
figurative; figuratively; figure
FIG Defined for Kids
fig
noun \ˈfig\
Definition of FIG for Kids
: a sweet fruit that is oblong or shaped like a pear and is often eaten dried
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