fig leaf

fig leaf

n.1. A stylized representation of the leaf of a fig, used especially to conceal genitals depicted in works of art.2. Something that serves as a usually insufficient concealment or camouflage: "Many fallen executives are still allowed the fig leaf of 'resignation'" (David Pauly).

fig leaf

n 1. (Bible) a leaf from a fig tree 2. (Art Terms) a representation of a leaf, usually a vine leaf rather than an actual fig leaf, used in painting or sculpture to cover the genitals of nude figures 3. a device intended to conceal something regarded as shameful or indecent

fig′ leaf`

n. 1. the leaf of a fig tree. 2. a representation of a fig leaf, esp. a cover for the genitalia on a statue or in a painting. 3. something intended to conceal what may be considered improper.

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Noun	1.	fig leaf - a leaf from a fig tree foliage, leaf, leafage - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
	2.	fig leaf - a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shamefulcovering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

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