fig

[ fig ]

/ fɪg /

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noun

any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, especially a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried.

the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species.

any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this.

a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig.

a gesture of contempt.

Origin of fig

1175–1225; Middle English fige<Old French <Old Provençal figa<Vulgar Latin *fīca, for Latin fīcus

Words nearby fig

fifty-six, fifty-sixth, fifty-third, fifty-three, fifty-two, fig, Figaro, fig-bird, figeater, figger, figgy

Definition for fig (2 of 3)

fig²

[ fig ]

/ fɪg /

noun

dress or array: to appear at a party in full fig.

condition: to feel in fine fig.

Origin of fig

1685–95; earlier feague to liven, whip up <German fegen to furbish, sweep, clean; akin to fair¹

Definition for fig (3 of 3)

fig.

figurative.

figuratively.

figure; figures.

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Example sentences from the Web for fig

Or is Rand co-opting them by merely using his newfound adviser as a fig leaf?
Is Rand Paul a Secret Hawk? Or Maybe Not a Total Dove?|James Kirchick|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Finally in 2003, the absurdity of the explosive numbers forced MLB to institute a fig leaf of testing.
Are Athletes Using Your Tax Dollars to Juice?|Stuart Stevens|May 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This fig leaf of legality must be stripped away, otherwise violence will persist.
Satellites Correctly Predict Military Campaign Against Civilians in Sudan|Akshaya Kumar|December 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Powers never found the house he was looking for, because he never cared a fig for how he might pay for it.
A Plot Against Living: J.F. Powers’s ‘Suitable Accommodations’|D. G. Myers|August 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

That leaves Tzipi LIvni, who appears with each passing day to be little more than a fig leaf.
Israeli Deputy Defense Minister: Government 'Will Be Against' Any Palestinian State|Ali Gharib|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He doesnt care a fig about the symphony or about the Eternal Goya.
The Shadow of Life|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
When he was out of sight, Doa Teresa and the Twins had their breakfasts too, sitting on the stones under the fig tree.
The Mexican Twins|Lucy Fitch Perkins
Adam and Eve appeared naked, and donned their fig leaves in the presence of the audience.
How Music Developed|W. J. Henderson
Seeing, he said, was believing; and he wouldn't give a fig for a man who couldn't rely upon the evidence of his own senses.
Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848|Various
Raising the division68 slightly is permissible (b, fig 161)too much makes the top part disproportionately small (c).
Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering|Edward Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for fig (1 of 3)

fig¹

/ (fɪɡ) /

noun

any moraceous tree or shrub of the tropical and subtropical genus Ficus, in which the flowers are borne inside a pear-shaped receptacle

the fruit of any of these trees, esp of F. carica, which develops from the receptacle and has sweet flesh containing numerous seedlike structures

any of various plants or trees having a fruit similar to this

Hottentot fig or sour fig a succulent plant, Mesembryanthemum edule, of southern Africa, having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp: family Aizoaceae

(used with a negative) something of negligible value; jotI don't care a fig for your opinion

Also: feg dialect a piece or segment from an orange

Also called: fico an insulting gesture made with the thumb between the first two fingers or under the upper teeth

Word Origin for fig

C13: from Old French figue, from Old Provençal figa, from Latin fīcus fig tree

British Dictionary definitions for fig (2 of 3)

fig²

/ (fɪɡ) slang /

verb figs, figging or figged (tr)

(foll by out or up) to dress (up) or rig (out)

to administer stimulating drugs to (a horse)

noun

dress, appearance, or array (esp in the phrase in full fig)

physical condition or formin bad fig

Word Origin for fig

C17 feague, of uncertain origin

British Dictionary definitions for fig (3 of 3)

fig.

abbreviation for

figurative(ly)

figure

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Idioms and Phrases with fig

fig

see under not give a damn.

单词	fig
释义	fig ¹ [ fig ] / fɪg / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fig ON THESAURUS.COM noun any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, especially a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried. the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species. any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this. a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig. a gesture of contempt. Origin of fig ¹ 1175–1225; Middle English fige<Old French <Old Provençal figa<Vulgar Latin *fīca, for Latin fīcus Words nearby fig fifty-six, fifty-sixth, fifty-third, fifty-three, fifty-two, fig, Figaro, fig-bird, figeater, figger, figgy Definition for fig (2 of 3) fig² [ fig ] / fɪg / noun dress or array: to appear at a party in full fig. condition: to feel in fine fig. Origin of fig ² 1685–95; earlier feague to liven, whip up <German fegen to furbish, sweep, clean; akin to fair¹ Definition for fig (3 of 3) fig. figurative. figuratively. figure; figures. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fig Or is Rand co-opting them by merely using his newfound adviser as a fig leaf? Is Rand Paul a Secret Hawk? Or Maybe Not a Total Dove?\|James Kirchick\|May 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Finally in 2003, the absurdity of the explosive numbers forced MLB to institute a fig leaf of testing. Are Athletes Using Your Tax Dollars to Juice?\|Stuart Stevens\|May 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This fig leaf of legality must be stripped away, otherwise violence will persist. Satellites Correctly Predict Military Campaign Against Civilians in Sudan\|Akshaya Kumar\|December 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Powers never found the house he was looking for, because he never cared a fig for how he might pay for it. A Plot Against Living: J.F. Powers’s ‘Suitable Accommodations’\|D. G. Myers\|August 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST That leaves Tzipi LIvni, who appears with each passing day to be little more than a fig leaf. Israeli Deputy Defense Minister: Government 'Will Be Against' Any Palestinian State\|Ali Gharib\|June 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He doesnt care a fig about the symphony or about the Eternal Goya. The Shadow of Life\|Anne Douglas Sedgwick When he was out of sight, Doa Teresa and the Twins had their breakfasts too, sitting on the stones under the fig tree. The Mexican Twins\|Lucy Fitch Perkins Adam and Eve appeared naked, and donned their fig leaves in the presence of the audience. How Music Developed\|W. J. Henderson Seeing, he said, was believing; and he wouldn't give a fig for a man who couldn't rely upon the evidence of his own senses. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848\|Various Raising the division68 slightly is permissible (b, fig 161)too much makes the top part disproportionately small (c). Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering\|Edward Johnston British Dictionary definitions for fig (1 of 3) fig¹ / (fɪɡ) / noun any moraceous tree or shrub of the tropical and subtropical genus Ficus, in which the flowers are borne inside a pear-shaped receptacle the fruit of any of these trees, esp of F. carica, which develops from the receptacle and has sweet flesh containing numerous seedlike structures any of various plants or trees having a fruit similar to this Hottentot fig or sour fig a succulent plant, Mesembryanthemum edule, of southern Africa, having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp: family Aizoaceae (used with a negative) something of negligible value; jotI don't care a fig for your opinion Also: feg dialect a piece or segment from an orange Also called: fico an insulting gesture made with the thumb between the first two fingers or under the upper teeth Word Origin for fig C13: from Old French figue, from Old Provençal figa, from Latin fīcus fig tree British Dictionary definitions for fig (2 of 3) fig² / (fɪɡ) slang / verb figs, figging or figged (tr) (foll by out or up) to dress (up) or rig (out) to administer stimulating drugs to (a horse) noun dress, appearance, or array (esp in the phrase in full fig) physical condition or formin bad fig Word Origin for fig C17 feague, of uncertain origin British Dictionary definitions for fig (3 of 3) fig. abbreviation for figurative(ly) figure Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with fig fig see under not give a damn. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to fig aggregate fruit, mulberry, pineapple, damn, hoot, darn
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fig

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verb figs, figging or figged (tr)

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