fig

/fɪɡ/noun
Elementary
1

The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds.

2

A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics.

3

The value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; a whit.

4

A Lady Finger banana, also known as the "fig banana", (cultivar of Musa acuminata)

5

A raisin (dried grape).

6

A small piece of tobacco.

7

A fico, a contemptuous gesture.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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