platan

A noun referring to any of several trees of the genus Platanus, characterized by thin pale bark that peels off in small plates, lobed leaves, and ball-shaped heads of fruits.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa qualquer uma das várias árvores do gênero Platanus, caracterizadas por casca clara que se descama em placas finas, folhas lobadas e frutos em glomérulos esféricos.

1. Type of tree C1 formal

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

   • The platan tree in the park provides excellent shade in summer.
   • Platan trees are often planted along city streets for their resilience.
   • The distinctive bark of the platan peels away in patches, revealing a lighter inner layer.

   🇵🇹Plátano

   Sinônimos: planeplane tree