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fig
What does fig mean?
In much of the Caribbean, a 'fig' refers to a banana (especially the small variety), not the Mediterranean fig fruit.
"Buy a hand of fig from the market for me."
Origin
Pan-Caribbean; from the French Antilles usage 'figue'.
Frequently asked questions
What does fig mean in the Caribbean?
In much of the Caribbean, 'fig' refers to a banana, especially the small sweet variety, not the Mediterranean fig.
Where does the Caribbean word fig come from?
It comes from the French Antilles usage 'figue', which was applied to bananas in the islands.
What is a 'hand of fig'?
A 'hand of fig' is a cluster or bunch of bananas, as they grow attached together on the stem.
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