syrup of figs
The term "syrup of figs" has both medicinal and colloquial meanings, with roots in traditional remedies and Cockney rhyming slang.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(common)A sweet liquid made from figs, used to relieve constipation.
Example
- She took a dose of syrup of figs to help with her digestion.
C1Colloquial
(Cockney rhyming slang, UK)A term used to refer to a wig.
Example
- He wore a syrup of figs to cover his bald spot.
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