ficus

American  

[fahy-kuhs] / ˈfaɪ kəs /

noun

plural

ficus, ficuses

1. any of numerous chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, having milky sap and large, thick or stiff leaves, including the edible fig, the banyan, and many species grown as ornamentals.

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ficus British  

/ ˈfiːkəs /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Ficus , which includes the edible fig and several greenhouse and house plants See rubber plant weeping ivy

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Etymology

Origin of ficus

< New Latin (Linnaeus); Latin fīcus fig ¹

Example Sentences

The Whittier City Council voted on Tuesday night to move forward with razing 83 ficus trees as part of a redesign of its commercial center despite backlash.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

In March last year, the volunteer group Pasadena Beautiful Foundation reported planting 30 ficus trees on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

According to city officials, construction elements, such as required grading, make it impossible to save any of the ficus trees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Today, the ficus trees stirring the controversy — believed to date to the late 1960s — create a shaded canopy across the avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The bunny was busy rooting around in a corner behind a ficus plant and paid Mr. Jeet no attention.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser