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ficus

Syllabification: (fi·cus)
Pronunciation: /ˈfīkəs/
Definition of ficus

noun (plural same)

  • a tree, shrub, or climbing plant of a large genus that includes the figs and the rubber plant. They grow in tropical and warm climates, and several species are of commercial importance.
    • Genus Ficus, family Moraceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, 'fig, fig tree'

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