Indian fig

Noun

Meaning

Certain species of Asian fig
Ficus benghalensis, a species of banyan tree also known as East Indian fig.

Synonym of cluster fig (Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae)

(archaic) Certain prickly pears (genus Opuntia), in family Cactaceae:

Opuntia ficus-indica, a species of cactus also known as Indian fig opuntia.

Opuntia humifusa, a species of cactus also known as eastern prickly pear.

Examples

The Indian fig cactus was probably already present in the Caribbean when the Spanish arrived, and was soon after brought to Europe. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms