<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family</li><li>especially a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia</li><li>bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried</li><li>the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species</li><li>any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this</li><li>a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig</li><li>a gesture of contempt</li></ul>