Fig: meaning, definitions and examples
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fig
[ fษชg ]
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:
๐ต๐น figo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Feige
๐ฎ๐ฉ fig
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะถะธั
๐ต๐ฑ figa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท figue
๐ช๐ธ higo
๐น๐ท incir
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌดํ๊ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ fรญkovnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ figovnรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ฑๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ fikus
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญkurt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝะถะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xurma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.