syca·mine (sik′ə min, -mīn′)
noun
a tree mentioned in the Bible (Luke 17:6), believed to be a mulberry (Morus nigra) with dark fruit
Etymology: L sycaminus < Gr sykaminos < Sem, as in Heb shikma, mulberry
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