Found 2 items, similar to fig leaf.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: fig leaf fig leaf n 1: a leaf from a fig tree 2: a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful
English → English (gcide) Definition: fig leaf fig leaf \fig leaf\ 1. The leaf from a fig tree. [PJC] 2. An ornamental design shaped like the leaf of a fig tree, used in architecture; also, a design shaped like a fig leaf to cover genitalia in sculpture or paintings -- in reference to the biblical story in Genesis of Adam and Eve, who covered their privates with fig leaves. [PJC] 3. Hence: [figurative] Anything used to conceal what is considered embarrassing or indecent. See sense 2. [PJC]