vijgenboom

Definitions of vijgenboom
  1. noun
    any moraceous tree of the tropical genus Ficus; produces a closed pear-shaped receptacle that becomes fleshy and edible when mature
    synonyms: vijg, vijgeboom
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    vijg, vijgeboom
    Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit
    ficus
    large tropical Asian tree frequently dwarfed as a houseplant; source of Assam rubber
    type of:
    boom, leest, schoenleest
    a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
  2. noun
    Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit
    synonyms: vijg, vijgeboom
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    type of:
    vijg, vijgeboom
    any moraceous tree of the tropical genus Ficus; produces a closed pear-shaped receptacle that becomes fleshy and edible when mature
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