buttonwood

/bʌtənˈwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a small deciduous tree of the genus Platanus, especially the buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis), having a broad, rounded crown and large, maple-like leaves,

“The buttonwood trees along the riverbank provided a perfect spot for a picnic.”

Synonyms

  • button tree
  • buttonwood tree

Antonyms

  • evergreen
  • non-flowering