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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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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Clean Sheet features a chamomile-thyme tincture mixed with blue fig Syrup, elderflower and lemon juice finished with elderflower tonic, while the False Promise boasts jasmine and sencha tea extract with coconut water and lime juice finished with ginger beer and Thai basil.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The fragrance opens with fleshy fig and citrus, deepened by notes of brown sugar and licorice that create a warm, sensual experience.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
This unique unisex fragrance comes from French haute perfumery house Ex Nihilo, with modern peppery, woody notes mixed in with the sweetness of fig and vanilla.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Enjoy farm fresh cuisine and seasonal dishes, including the figs and prosciutto and the popular Duroc Pork Chop.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Clean Sheet features a chamomile-thyme tincture mixed with blue fig Syrup, elderflower and lemon juice finished with elderflower tonic, while the False Promise boasts jasmine and sencha tea extract with coconut water and lime juice finished with ginger beer and Thai basil.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
The fragrance opens with fleshy fig and citrus, deepened by notes of brown sugar and licorice that create a warm, sensual experience.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
This unique unisex fragrance comes from French haute perfumery house Ex Nihilo, with modern peppery, woody notes mixed in with the sweetness of fig and vanilla.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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