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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
Examples of fig in a Sentence
Noun (1)
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Fruit trees • Protect fig fruits from the black fig fly.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Good sources of insoluble fiber include raspberries, pears, apricots, figs, and prunes, which are known for promoting regularity.14
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—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Enjoy figs on their own or paired with nuts or cheese.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Noun
This roadside stand has been baking organic brick-oven breads—ranging from sourdough to sweet bread baked with figs, pears, and ginger—since 1998.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Fruit trees • Protect fig fruits from the black fig fly.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Good sources of insoluble fiber include raspberries, pears, apricots, figs, and prunes, which are known for promoting regularity.14
4.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Enjoy figs on their own or paired with nuts or cheese.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fig. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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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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