Sycamore: 1 definition
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Sycamore means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sycamore in English is the name of a plant defined with Ficus sycomorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus cocculifolia var. sakalavarum (Baker) H. Perrier (among others).
2) Sycamore is also identified with Platanus occidentalis It has the synonym Platanus excelsa Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1952)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici et Agri Marburgensis (1794)
· Botanical Gazette (1919)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sycamore, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sycamore fig, Sycamore tree.
Ends with: American sycamore, Arizona sycamore, California sycamore, Eastern sycamore, Egyptian sycamore, Western sycamore.
Full-text: Arizona sycamore, Egyptian sycamore, Eastern sycamore, Western sycamore, Sycamore tree, Sycamore fig, American sycamore, California sycamore.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Sycamore; (plurals include: Sycamores). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians (by E.A. Wallis Budge)
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Popular Literature in Ancient Egypt (by Alfred Wiedemann)
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria (by Lewis Spence)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The Buddha’s Discourse to Sakka (Sakka Pañha Sutta) < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)