fig leaf

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

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a leaf from a fig tree

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / 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

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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 shameful covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

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fig leaf

n (lit, fig) → Feigenblatt nt

fig leaf n → foglia di fico

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Barak was seeking some way to avoid that fate, and his opportunity arose because Netanyahu was looking for a fig leaf.

The peace process is long dead by Arab News (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

With the housemates locked in the living room, Eugene, Kinga and Orlaith sneaked into the house wearing fig leaf costumes.

Big Brother throws trio into secret garden; NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ... by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

Byline: Desmond Stoneham Fig Leaf fared best of the British pair in the Listed Prix Isola Bella at Maisons-Laffitte yesterday, when beaten almost seven lengths into fifth by 17-10 favourite Binya.

Fracne: Binya justifies billing as Fig Leaf falls away by The Racing Post (London, England)