noun
sycamore
SIH-kuh-maw
Sycamore (noun) means a North American shade tree with mottled, flaking bark, or a related large maple grown in Europe. Example: “A row of sycamores lined the old avenue.”
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A North American shade tree with mottled, flaking bark, or a related large maple grown in Europe.
"A row of sycamores lined the old avenue."
"The sycamore's bark peels away in large, pale patches."
How to use sycamore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large shade tree known for its patchy, peeling bark.
Common pairings
sycamore tree
sycamore leaves
a row of sycamores
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Etymology
Traced back through Old French to Greek sykomoros, "fig-mulberry" — the name was later borrowed for unrelated shade trees in Europe and North America.
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What does “sycamore” mean?
The word “sycamore” means a North American shade tree with mottled, flaking bark, or a related large maple grown in Europe. In plain terms, a large shade tree known for its patchy, peeling bark.
How do you pronounce “sycamore”?
“Sycamore” is pronounced SIH-kuh-maw (/ˈsɪkəmoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sycamore” in a sentence?
Here is “sycamore” used in a sentence: “A row of sycamores lined the old avenue.”
What part of speech is “sycamore”?
“Sycamore” is a noun.
Where does the word “sycamore” come from?
The word “sycamore” comes from Old French. Traced back through Old French to Greek sykomoros, "fig-mulberry" — the name was later borrowed for unrelated shade trees in Europe and North America.
