noun
- Plural of platan; large trees of the genus Platanus, including the sycamore and buttonwood, characterized by broad leaves and peeling bark.
Usage: Also called plane trees in British English; Often used in landscaping and urban settings
Examples
- The park was lined with tall platans that provided shade during summer.
- Platans are popular street trees in many European cities.
- The platans along the river had distinctive mottled bark.
- These ancient platans have stood in the town square for over a century.
- Gardeners often choose platans for their tolerance of urban pollution.