Fig tree, fig

Definition

= a tree that reaches a height of 5-8 m, with a round crown and very deep roots; its fruit is about the size of a hen’s egg and can be green, yellow, purple, or brown depending on the type; ◄ Ficus carica; ► the fruits are sweet and soft; ≈ the image of peace and happiness in Israel was: “every man under his vine and under his fig tree"