caprifig

English

/ˈkæpɹəˌfɪɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • An individual fig tree of certain species of Ficus, which produces both male and female flowers and is used to fertilize the female trees of the species.
  • The accessory fruit of this tree, which is considered inedible by humans.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin caprifīcus.

Origin

Latin

caprifīcus

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