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Sycamore

/sˈɪkəˌmɔr/
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(noun) 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.

How high does a sycamore grow?
The road was flanked by century-old sycamore trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We sat in the cool shade of a large ____ tree and enjoyed our picnic while watching the birds in the park today.

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