fig
nounfeminine/ˈfiɡɐ/medium
fi·ga
Definitions
1The fruit of the fig tree, usually with sweet, soft pulp.
She picked a ripe fig from the tree.
Dried figs are a traditional snack.
Common collocations
ripe figdried figfig tree
2A hand gesture (closed fist with the thumb between index and middle fingers) used as a charm against the evil eye or to attract good luck.
His grandmother gave him a figa for protection.
He made the figa gesture before the exam.
Common collocations
make a figagolden figafiga charm
Etymology
Do latim 'fica', fruto da figueira.