fig
UK: fɪɡ | US: fɪɡ
n. 1. A soft, sweet fruit with thin skin and many small seeds, typically purple or green when ripe.
n. 2. The tree (Ficus carica) that bears this fruit.
n. 3. (Informal) A trivial or insignificant amount (e.g., "not worth a fig").
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The word "fig" traces back to Old French figue, derived from Latin ficus (meaning "fig tree/fruit"). The Latin term likely originated from a pre-Indo-European Mediterranean language, reflecting the fig's ancient cultivation in the region. The word's simplicity and direct adoption into English (by the 13th century) highlight its status as a loanword with no further morphemic breakdown.
She packed a fresh fig in her lunchbox.
The fig tree in our garden bears fruit twice a year.
He dismissed the criticism as not worth a fig.
Figs are often used in Mediterranean desserts.
The dried figs added a chewy texture to the salad.