sycamore

• Nom désignant plusieurs espèces d'arbres, notamment les platanes (genre Platanus), l'érable sycomore d'Eurasie (Acer pseudoplatanus) ou le figuier sycomore (Ficus sycomorus), connus pour leur écorce, leurs feuilles ou leurs fruits caractéristiques.

A noun referring to any of several types of trees, including species of the genus Platanus, the Eurasian maple Acer pseudoplatanus, or the fig tree Ficus sycomorus, known for their distinctive bark, leaves, or fruit.

1. Wood of the sycamore treeB2formal

   A hard, tough, and elastic wood from a sycamore tree, known for its variable color and occasional variegation.

   Bois de platane

   • The cabinet was crafted from fine sycamore wood.
   • Sycamore is often used for making furniture and musical instruments.
   • The woodworker admired the unique grain of the sycamore plank.

2. Plane tree (genus Platanus)B2formal

   Any of several trees in the genus Platanus, characterized by thin, pale bark that flakes off in small plates, lobed leaves, and ball-shaped clusters of fruits.

   Platane

   • The sycamore tree in the park has beautiful peeling bark.
   • Plane trees, commonly called sycamores, line many city streets.
   • The leaves of the sycamore turn a brilliant yellow in autumn.

   Synonymesbuttonwoodplaneplane treeplatan

3. Eurasian maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)B2formalbritish

   A Eurasian maple tree with pale grey bark that peels in flakes, leaves with five ovate lobes that turn yellow in autumn.

   Érable sycomore

   • The sycamore maple is common in European woodlands.
   • Its bark flakes off like that of a true sycamore.
   • In autumn, the sycamore maple's leaves provide a vibrant display.

4. Biblical sycamore (Ficus sycomorus)C1formal

   A thick-branched, wide-spreading tree native to Africa and adjacent southwestern Asia, often with buttressed roots, producing clusters of edible but inferior figs on short leafless twigs; the sycamore of the Bible.

   Sycomore (Ficus sycomorus)

   • The biblical sycamore is mentioned in the story of Zacchaeus.
   • This sycamore tree produces small figs that are not highly prized.
   • The ancient sycamore stood near the village, its branches spreading wide.

   Synonymessycamore fig