Fig (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
A diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Fleshy sweet pear-shaped yellowish or purple multiple fruit eaten fresh or preserved or dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The tree was laden with juicy figs that were perfect for snacking.
- She added a few dried figs to her oatmeal for extra sweetness.
- Fresh figs are a delicacy in many Mediterranean countries and are often served as a side dish.
- The ancient Greeks revered the fig tree for its abundant fruit and symbolic significance.
- In some parts of the world, figs are considered a luxury fruit and are preserved in syrup or honey.
Meaning 4
A Libyan terrorist group organized in 1995 and aligned with al-Qaeda; seeks to radicalize the Libyan government; attempted to assassinate Qaddafi.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.