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Dictionary  figPronunciation: (fig), [key] —n. 1. any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, esp. a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried. 2. the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species. 3. any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this. 4. a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig. 5. a gesture of contempt. figPronunciation: (fig), [key] —n. 1. dress or array: to appear at a party in full fig. 2. condition: to feel in fine fig. fig.1. figurative. 2. figuratively. 3. figure; figures. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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