n (a fig)

  • 31fig leaf — fig ,leaf noun count 1. ) a leaf from a FIG tree. You often see a fig leaf covering the sex organs of people in paintings. 2. ) something that hides another thing that is considered morally wrong …

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  • 32fig leaf — fig′ leaf n. 1) pln the leaf of a fig tree 2) fia a representation of a fig leaf, esp. a cover for the genitalia on a statue or in a painting 3) something intended to conceal what may be considered improper …

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  • 33fig leaf — ► NOUN ▪ a leaf of a fig tree used to conceal the genitals in paintings and sculpture. ORIGIN with reference to the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, who made clothes out of fig leaves after becoming aware of their nakedness …

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  • 34Fig Inn Weihai — (Вэйхай,Китай) Категория отеля: Адрес: No.198 North Huanhai Road, 264200 Вэйхай, Кит …

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  • 35Fig Inn Weihai — (Вэйхай,Китай) Категория отеля: Адрес: No.198 North Huanhai Road, 264200 Вэйхай, Кит …

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  • 36Fig Tree Bay Villa — (Протарас,Кипр) Категория отеля: Адрес: Οrfeos 8, Villas No 8+9, 5296 Протарас …

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  • 37fig insect — fig insect, 1. any one of various insects inhabiting the hollow interior of the immature fig. 2. a small hymenopterous insect serving as an important agent in cross pollination of the fig …

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  • 38fig´ur|a|tive|ness — fig|ur|a|tive «FIHG yuhr uh tihv», adjective. 1. using words out of their literal meaning to add beauty or force. Many words are indicated in their figurative sense in this dictionary by labeling the meaning or the sentence Figurative. SYNONYM(S) …

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  • 39fig´ur|a|tive|ly — fig|ur|a|tive «FIHG yuhr uh tihv», adjective. 1. using words out of their literal meaning to add beauty or force. Many words are indicated in their figurative sense in this dictionary by labeling the meaning or the sentence Figurative. SYNONYM(S) …

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  • 40fig|ur|a|tive — «FIHG yuhr uh tihv», adjective. 1. using words out of their literal meaning to add beauty or force. Many words are indicated in their figurative sense in this dictionary by labeling the meaning or the sentence Figurative. SYNONYM(S): metaphorical …

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