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Definition fig leaf in British English

fig leaf noun

[countable] noun

In the Bible, Adam and Eve used leaves from a fig tree to cover their sex organs.

1

a leaf from a fig tree. You often see a fig leaf covering the sex organs of people in paintings.

Synonyms and related words
bark blossom bole
2

something that hides another thing that is considered morally wrong

Synonyms and related words
hiding place hideaway retreat
Definition fig leaf in British English