Meaning of Indian fig | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Certain species of Asian fig
2. Ficus benghalensis, a species of banyan tree also known as East Indian fig.
3. Synonym of cluster fig (Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae)
4. Certain prickly pears (genus Opuntia), in family Cactaceae
   archaic
5. Certain prickly pears (genus Opuntia), in family Cactaceae:
   archaic
6. Opuntia ficus-indica, a species of cactus also known as Indian fig opuntia.
   archaic
7. Opuntia humifusa, a species of cactus also known as eastern prickly pear.
   archaic

Equivalents

Examples

“The Indian fig is very different from other figs; when ripe, it is of an oval form, and of a colour inclining to yellow; it has a thick succulent rind, so covered with fine sharp prickles, as to render gloves, or some other substitute necessary, when peeling it.”

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