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fig leaf

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fig leaf has 2 senses
  1. fig leaf - a leaf from a fig tree
    --1 is a kind of
    leaf, leafage, foliage
  2. fig leaf - a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful
    --2 is a kind of
    covering

Definitions from the Web

Fig Leaf

Noun

A fig leaf is a large, broad leaf that is characteristic of the fig tree.

Sample Sentence: The fig tree in my backyard has beautiful and lush fig leaves.

Noun

A fig leaf is also a symbol or metaphor for something that conceals or obscures the truth or reality.

Sample Sentence: The politician used promises as a fig leaf to hide his true intentions.

Noun

A fig leaf is a representation of a leaf, usually made of cloth or other material, used to cover the genitals in art or as a modesty covering.

Sample Sentence: The sculpture of the Greek god was shown wearing a fig leaf to preserve modesty.

Noun

A fig leaf can refer to something that provides a limited or temporary cover-up for a problem or issue.

Sample Sentence: The company's apology was just a fig leaf, they needed to take actual steps to rectify the situation.

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