Fig: meaning, definitions and examples

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fig

 

[ fษชg ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit variety

A fig is a small, sweet fruit that is often eaten fresh or dried. It has a unique, chewy texture and is commonly found in a variety of desserts, salads, and preserves. Figs are high in fiber and contain a wealth of nutrients, making them a popular choice for health-conscious individuals. They grow on the Ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and Western Asia, but are now cultivated in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

castrated seed, fruit, produce

Examples of usage

  • I love adding figs to my salads for extra sweetness.
  • Dried figs are a delicious snack packed with nutrients.
  • We picked fresh figs from the tree in our backyard.
  • The fig jam complemented the cheese platter perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "fig" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น figo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคœเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fig

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะถะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใกใ˜ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท figue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ higo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท incir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌดํ™”๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fรญkovnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ figovnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่Šฑๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fikus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญkurt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะถะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ higo

Etymology

The word 'fig' originates from the Latin word 'ficus', which means fig tree. This Latin term itself comes from the earlier Greek 'sykon', which has similar meaning. The introduction of the fig into Western culture is attributed to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations, where it was prized for its nutritional value and flavor. Figs have been cultivated for thousands of years, and their use has appeared in various historical texts, emphasizing their significance in diets of ancient Greeks and Romans. The ancient Greeks even considered figs a sacred symbol in worship of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and festivity. Over centuries, their cultivation spread to different parts of Europe and eventually the Americas, cementing the fig's status as a beloved fruit around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,554, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.