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Sycomore

a tree of the genus Ficus, the F. Sycomorus, or sycamore of Scripture, a kind of fig tree. It is very common in Palestine, Arabia, and Egypt, coarse, much used growing thick and to a great height, and though the grain is coarse, much used though the grain is coa in building and very durable. Its fruit is sweet and of a delicate flavor.

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