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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Fig leaf

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Fig leaf

Definition

A symbolic gesture meant to hide or distract from a larger issue.

Language

English

Type

Floramorph

Subcategory

Seeds, Roots, Leaves, and Other Plant Elements or Products

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Sayings/Similes/Aphorisms/Proverbs

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