Meaning of the word fig in English

What does fig mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fig

US /fɪɡ/
UK /fɪɡ/
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Noun

1.

a soft, sweet fruit that is full of small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

Example:
She enjoys eating fresh figs in the summer.
Dried figs are a good source of fiber.
2.

a tree that produces figs

Example:
The fig tree in our garden is bearing fruit.
He planted a new fig sapling last spring.