Sycamore
noun
A type of tree that has broad leaves, a thick trunk, and is found in areas such as North America and Europe.
The old sycamore in our backyard provides nice shade in summers.
Often appears as...
- sycamore tree
- sycamore leaves
noun
A type of fig tree mentioned in the Bible, which is found in the Middle East and Africa.
Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as he passed through Jericho.
Often appears as...
- sycamore fig
- biblical sycamore
Usage tips
Biblical
noun
A type of tree that has broad leaves, a thick trunk, and is found in areas such as North America and Europe.
The old sycamore in our backyard provides nice shade in summers.
Often appears as...
- sycamore tree
- sycamore leaves
noun
A type of fig tree mentioned in the Bible, which is found in the Middle East and Africa.
Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as he passed through Jericho.
Often appears as...
- sycamore fig
- biblical sycamore
Usage tips
Biblical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tree Variety
Understand that 'sycamore' refers to different trees in different regions, which may look different.
The sycamore by the river might be different from the one you saw in Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Traits
Note key features like broad leaves and thick trunks to correctly identify a sycamore tree.
This tree's broad leaves indicate it might be a sycamore.
Pro Tip 3/3Shade Provider
Sycamores are known for their extensive shade, making them common in parks.
Let's picnic under the sycamore for some cool shade.
Pro Tip 1/3Tree Variety
Understand that 'sycamore' refers to different trees in different regions, which may look different.
The sycamore by the river might be different from the one you saw in Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Traits
Note key features like broad leaves and thick trunks to correctly identify a sycamore tree.
This tree's broad leaves indicate it might be a sycamore.
Pro Tip 3/3Shade Provider
Sycamores are known for their extensive shade, making them common in parks.
Let's picnic under the sycamore for some cool shade.
Pro Tip 1/3Tree Variety
Understand that 'sycamore' refers to different trees in different regions, which may look different.
The sycamore by the river might be different from the one you saw in Europe.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Traits
Note key features like broad leaves and thick trunks to correctly identify a sycamore tree.
This tree's broad leaves indicate it might be a sycamore.
Pro Tip 3/3Shade Provider
Sycamores are known for their extensive shade, making them common in parks.
Let's picnic under the sycamore for some cool shade.
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Discovering Wildlife in...
whoo I'm walking through the spiders. No, thank you. Sorry, mate, you'll have to rebuild that web. This is a sycamore tree. These are incredibly fast growing, so they're so many of them here in Nunhead. As it became abandoned and people stopped really paying for burial so much after the First World
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Jonathan Drori: Every...
they're very smooth if you look at them -- of tree pollen that is meant to be carried by the wind. Again -- this time, sycamore -- wind-dispersed. So, very boring flowers, not really trying to attract insects. Cool pollen, though.
Video examples
How to Poop in the Woods...
you can use a little stick if you need to dig a little hole so make your little hole poop in the woods you can find some really nice you guys don't use poison oak but you can get a you know sycamore
Video examples
Discovering Wildlife in...
whoo I'm walking through the spiders. No, thank you. Sorry, mate, you'll have to rebuild that web. This is a sycamore tree. These are incredibly fast growing, so they're so many of them here in Nunhead. As it became abandoned and people stopped really paying for burial so much after the First World
Video examples
Jonathan Drori: Every...
they're very smooth if you look at them -- of tree pollen that is meant to be carried by the wind. Again -- this time, sycamore -- wind-dispersed. So, very boring flowers, not really trying to attract insects. Cool pollen, though.
Video examples
How to Poop in the Woods...
you can use a little stick if you need to dig a little hole so make your little hole poop in the woods you can find some really nice you guys don't use poison oak but you can get a you know sycamore
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