Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figueira
noun
/fiˈɡeira/
Definition
A fig tree, a tree that produces fig fruits and belongs to the Moraceae family.
Examples
- The figueira in my backyard produces the sweetest figs every summer.
- Many people enjoy climbing the figueira to pick fresh fruit for their desserts.
- In ancient times, the figueira was considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility.
Meaning
Figueira is typically used to refer to a tree that bears edible fruits known as figs, which are sweet and can be eaten fresh or dried.
Synonyms
- fig tree
- Ficus