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FIG'-TREE, 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. 1 Kings 4:1.

FIG'-WORT, noun A plant of the genus Scrophularia.

Figary, for vagary, is not English.