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Webster 1828 Edition


Fig-tree

FIG'-TREE

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Noun.
A tree of the genus Ficus, growing in warm climates. The receptacle is common, turbinated, carnous and connivent, inclosing the florets either in the same or in a distinct one. The male calyx is tripartite; no corol; three stamens. The female calyx is quinquepartite; no corol; one pistil; one seed.
To dwell under our vine and fig tree, is to live in peace and safety. 1Kings 4.