sycomore fig

noun

Meaning

A large, spreading fig tree native to Africa and the Middle East, known for its edible fruit and durable wood.

Examples

The sycomore fig tree provided shade and fruit for the travelers.
Ancient Egyptians often buried their dead with branches from the sycomore fig.

Synonyms: fig tree, Ficus sycomorus

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sycomore fig

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɪkəˌmɔːr fɪɡ

Definition

A large, spreading fig tree native to Africa and the Middle East, known for its edible fruit and durable wood.

Examples

The sycomore fig tree provided shade and fruit for the travelers.
Ancient Egyptians often buried their dead with branches from the sycomore fig.

Synonyms of sycomore fig

Words with a similar meaning to sycomore fig:

fig tree
Ficus sycomorus

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