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Synonyms for sycamore

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Plane tree — any of several North American plane trees, of the genus Platanus, especially Platanus occidentalis (American…

plane tree, plane, platan formal dated

2. Sycomore — A large tree bearing edible fruit, Ficus sycomorus, allied to the common fig, found in Egypt and Syria

sycomore, sycomore fig

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Any of several North American plane trees, of the genus Platanus, especially Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore), distinguished by its mottled bark which flakes off in large irregular masses.

  2. n. 2

    A large tree bearing edible fruit, Ficus sycomorus, allied to the common fig, found in Egypt and Syria.

Forms

Plural
sycamores → planes, platans, sycomores, sycamines…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
sycamoresteady
sycomorerising
sycaminesteady
lacewoodsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
plane1
6 letters
platan
8 letters
sycomore, sycamine, lacewood