London plane

/ˌlʌndən pleɪn/
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Definitions of London plane
  1. noun
    very large fast-growing tree much planted as a street tree
    synonyms: Platanus acerifolia
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    type of:
    plane tree, platan, sycamore
    any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits
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