fig

Meanings

• noun

  A common name for various edible fruits belonging to the Ficus genus, particularly the common fig (Ficus carica).

• noun

  A non-edible fruit of the fig tree, which is actually an enlarged and inverted flower. This fig is used for making latex.

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /fɪɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /fɪɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fig
big , dig , pig

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Variants

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fig , figs , fig leaf , fig leafs , fig leaves , fig wasp , fig wasps , sacred fig , sacred figs , strangler fig , strangler figs , weeping fig , not care a fig , not care/give a fig , not give a fig

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Etymology

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The word 'fig' comes from the Old English word 'figge' and is related to the Latin word 'ficus', which means 'fig tree'.

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Trivia

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1. Figs are rich in fiber, calcium, and potassium.

2. The fig tree is the national tree of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. Figs were used as a natural sweetener before the discovery of sugar.

4. The fig leaf is mentioned in the Bible as the first clothing for Adam and Eve.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ficus tree: A tree belonging to the Moraceae family, which bears figs.

2. Latex: A natural substance obtained from various plants, including the fig tree, which is used for various purposes.

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Culture

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Figs have been cultivated for thousands of years and have cultural, historical, and symbolic significance in various societies. They have been mentioned in religious texts, literature, and art. Figs are also used in cooking and baking.

How to Memorize "fig"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fig tree with its edible figs hanging from the branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fig' with the word 'fig tree' and the image of edible figs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F-I-G' to remember that it stands for 'Fig Tree'.

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