English word origin

Etymology of Fig

Calque of Arabic التِين (at-tīn), after the first word of the sura.

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Source etymology 1

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name

The 95th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Calque of Arabic التِين (at-tīn), after the first word of the sura.

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Calque mentionتينar

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

name

Figueroa Street (street in Los Angeles)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping.

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Machine-source provenance

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