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Palm

/ˈpæm/

Palm is a noun with 2 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
  2. A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms palm tree

Origin

From Middle English palme, from Old English palm.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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