Wiktionary
n. 1 A type of laxative made from figs. 2 (context Cockney rhyming slang English) A wig.
Usage examples of "syrup of figs".
The three preparations of Fig of the British Pharmacopoeia are Syrup of Figs, a mild laxative, suitable for administration to children.
Aromatie Syrup of Figs, Elixir of Figs, or Sweet Essence of Figs, an excellent laxative for children and delicate persons, is compounded of compound tincture of rhubarb, liquid extract of senna, compound spirit of orange, liquid extract of cascara and Syrup of Figs.
The Compound Syrup of Figs is a stronger preparation, composed of liquid extract of senna, syrup of rhubarb and Syrup of Figs, and is more suitable for adults.
Fitz, and told her I was in desperate need of a dose of syrup of figs.
It was quite outside my range, of course: California was somewhere abroad where they made Syrup of Figs.
Mary Ann stuck out her tongue to its surprising length, and Lizzie said, Well, just in case youll have a dose of syrup of figs, and off to bed with you.