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Greek

sykomoros

sycamore fig tree

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A mature American sycamore with a broad spreading crown, large lobed leaves, and conspicuous peeling bark revealing pale cream patches.
noun

sycamore

SIK-uh-mor/ˈsɪkəmɔːr/

A large deciduous tree with broad leaves and mottled bark.

Etymology
sycamoreGreeksycamore fig tree

Greek sykomoros named a fig tree with mulberry-like leaves. The name later broadened in English to cover other large shade trees, including the American plane tree.

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