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
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
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