SINCE 1828
fig
noun (1)
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Definition of fig
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
fig
noun (2)Definition of fig (Entry 2 of 3)
fig
abbreviationDefinition of fig (Entry 3 of 3)
figurative; figuratively; figure
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fig
noun
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Kids Definition of fig
: a sweet fruit that is oblong or shaped like a pear and is often eaten dried
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Medical Definition of fig
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: 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
abbreviationMedical Definition of fig (Entry 2 of 2)
figure
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