sycamore

Meanings

• noun

  A large tree in the Platanus genus, commonly identified as Platanus occidentalis, native to North America. Its bark peels in large, horizontal sheets.

  - "The sycamore tree in the park provides shade and is a popular spot for picnics."
  - "Sycamores are known for their distinctive bark that peels in large sheets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

planetree

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sycamore
ore , core , more , lore

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Variants

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sycamore , sycamores , sycomore , sycomores , buttonwood , plane , plane tree , planes

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Etymology

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The name sycamore comes from the Greek word skyamos, meaning fig. This may refer to the fig-like fruits produced by some sycamore trees.

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Trivia

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1. The sycamore tree is the state tree of Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri.

2. Sycamore trees can live for up to 1,000 years.

3. The sycamore tree is not actually related to fig trees, despite its name.

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Related Concepts

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1. Platanus: The Platanus genus, to which sycamores belong, consists of about 10–12 species of large trees native to the northern hemisphere.

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Culture

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In literature, sycamore trees have been used as symbols of strength and resilience. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as living in a house with a sycamore tree in the yard.

How to Memorize "sycamore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large tree with a trunk covered in horizontal sheets of bark. Picture the tree in a park, providing shade to people sitting on a blanket having a picnic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate sycamore with the image of a strong, resilient tree, providing shade and shelter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Sycamores are trees that shed their bark, providing shade in the park.'

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