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Arizona sycamore

Arizona sycamore

7.9
A medium tree with deeply cut leaves and small groups of fruit that grows in Arizona and nearby areas
  • noun
  • /ˌærɪˈzoʊnə ˈsɪkəˌmɔr/
  • US
translation icon : sicomoro de Arizona
  • We saw an Arizona sycamore growing near the riverbank during our hike.

Examples

  • The broad canopy of the Arizona sycamore provides much-needed shade in the desert.

  • Many Arizona sycamores grow along the riverbanks.

  • Scientists studied the leaves of the Arizona sycamore to learn more about the species.

  • The Arizona sycamore is a beautiful tree.

  • The broad canopy of the Arizona sycamore provides much-needed shade in the desert.

  • We saw an Arizona sycamore growing near the riverbank during our hike.

  • Many Arizona sycamores grow along the riverbanks.

Synonyms

Platanus wrightii
vsArizona sycamore
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized tree from Arizona with deeply lobed leaves and clusters of three to five fruits

gives the same features in plain direct wording

Surface Forms

Arizona sycamore singular
Arizona sycamores plural

Morphology

Arizona + sycamore

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Arizona' names the place and 'sycamore' names the tree, so 'Arizona sycamore' straightforwardly denotes a sycamore associated with Arizona (a species or local variety). Place-name + noun compounds are a common, predictable pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Arizona sycamore is a name that tells you both place and type: Arizona because it grows by rivers in Arizona and nearby areas, and sycamore because it is a kind of sycamore tree with big leaves and a wide top that 'gives shade'. So Arizona sycamore simply means a sycamore tree 'native to Arizona', which helps you picture the large, shady tree.