ficus

ˈfaɪkəs

Definition

Definition of ficus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

botany

TECH.

tropical or subtropical plant in the fig family, often potted

TECH.

The ficus in the corner needs more sunlight.
The ficus tree is popular in indoor decor.
Ficus plants require regular watering to flourish.

fig tree

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tropical or subtropical plant in the fig family, often potted

Origin of ficus

Latin, ficus (fig)

Terms with ficus included in their meaning

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rubber tree

Ficus elastica

tropical fig grown as a houseplant

fig tree

plants

tree that bears figs, part of Ficus genus

peepul

botany

sacred fig tree, Ficus religiosa, in India

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Khmer:រុក្ខជាតិហ្វីកស៍, ...
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