Fig
(noun)
- A soft sweet fruit that has a thin skin and many small seeds, and is eaten fresh or dried.
- A tree or shrub that bears figs.
Origin:
Old english figge, of west germanic origin; related to dutch vijg and german feige.
Examples:
- I love eating fresh figs.
- The fig tree was heavy with fruit.
- The fig is a symbol of abundance and prosperity.
- The fig roll is a popular sweet treat.
- Dried figs are a tasty addition to cereal or yogurt.