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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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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Other trailblazing scents included Premier Figuier, from 1994, which is reputed to contain the first fig accord.
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Look for a philodendron, palms, or a fiddle leaf fig plant.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
The 1-acre lot includes lime, fig, and loquat trees and a lanai with ocean views.
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Noun
Fresh figs, arugula, onion, and balsamic vinegar complement the goat cheese fabulously in this fig flatbread.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Other trailblazing scents included Premier Figuier, from 1994, which is reputed to contain the first fig accord.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Look for a philodendron, palms, or a fiddle leaf fig plant.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
The 1-acre lot includes lime, fig, and loquat trees and a lanai with ocean views.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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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
2 of 2 abbreviation
figure
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