Adam fig, noun phrase

Forms:
Also Adam’s fig.
Origin:
Translation of Dutch Adamvijg.
The large, brown fig Ficus carica, a native of southern Europe which was introduced to the Cape during the second half of the 17th century. Also attributive.
1913 C. Pettman Africanderisms 22Adam fig, A large brown variety of fig is thus designated in South Africa.
1967 E.M. Slatter My Leaves Are Green 5Behind the house lay the big orchard that grew juicy brown Adam figs, early peaches, pomegranates, golden apricots, quinces and apples.
1974 S. Afr. Panorama Apr. 16From these Adam’s figs the famous ‘block figs’ of Prince Albert are made.
1977 F.G. Butler Karoo Morning 145He would allow us to pillage his enormous Adam fig tree.
The large, brown fig Ficus carica, a native of southern Europe which was introduced to the Cape during the second half of the 17th century. Also attributive.
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