Definition of: sycamore

(sik′ə·môr, -mōr) noun
1. A medium–sized bushy tree of Syria and Egypt (Ficus sycomorus) allied to the common fig.
2. Any of various plane trees widely distributed in the United States, especially the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and the button-wood of California.
3. An ornamental shade tree of Europe and Asia (Acer pseudo–platanus); the sycamore maple. Also Obs. syc′o·more. [<OF sicamor <LL sycomorus <Gk. sykomoros <sykon a fig + moron a mulberry]