fig leaf

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fig leef]
- /fɪg lif/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fig leef]
- /fɪg lif/

Definitions of fig leaf words

noun fig leaf the leaf of a fig tree. 1
noun fig leaf a representation of a fig leaf, used as an ornament in architecture, as a cover for the genitalia on a statue or in a painting, etc. 1
noun fig leaf something intended to conceal what may be considered indecorous or indecent: to approach the facts of life with the fig leaves of roundabout expressions. 1
noun fig leaf leaf of a fig tree 1
noun fig leaf sth that covers sth shameful 1
countable noun fig leaf A fig leaf is a large leaf which comes from the fig tree. A fig leaf is sometimes used in painting and sculpture to cover the genitals of a naked body. 0

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Origin of fig leaf

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

First recorded in 1525-35

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Parts of speech for Fig leaf

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fig leaf popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fig leaf usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fig leaf

noun fig leaf

blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
hideaway — a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge: His hideaway is in the mountains.
covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
mask — a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
privacy — the state of being apart from other people or concealed from their view; solitude; seclusion: Please leave the room and give me some privacy.

All 118 Synonyms of fig leaf

Antonyms for fig leaf

noun fig leaf

disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
revelation — the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
divulgence — a divulging.
showing — a theatrical production, performance, or company.
telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.

All 12 Antonyms of fig leaf

fig leaf

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Definitions of fig leaf words

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Origin of fig leaf

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Parts of speech for Fig leaf

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fig leaf usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for fig leaf

noun fig leaf

Antonyms for fig leaf

noun fig leaf

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