‖n. [ L., a fig. ] A genus of trees or shrubs, one species of which (F. Carica) produces the figs of commerce; the fig tree. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Ficus Indica is the banyan tree; F. religiosa, the peepul tree; F. elastica, the India-rubber tree. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Ficoes [ It., a fig, fr. L.ficus. See Fig. ] A fig; an insignificant trifle, no more than the snap of one's thumb; a sign of contempt made by the fingers, expressing. A fig for you. [ 1913 Webster ]

Steal! foh, a fico for the phrase. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]