palm tree

[ pahm tree ]

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noun

any of several kinds of tropical tree with a tall, slender, smooth trunk, no branches, and large, spreading leaves at the top: palm ²( def 1 ).
All the islands have pristine shores, swaying palm trees, aquamarine waters, and lots of ocean-side adventure.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of palm tree¹

First recorded before 900

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As he rode in his popemobile around the vast airport carpark waving to the crowd, palm trees swayed furiously in the storm.

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The lush motif is carried outdoors to the deck off of the kitchen, where the hillside’s palm trees, bougainvillea and citrus provide shade for the dining table and chairs.

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The couple also added a large Sago palm tree and a Buddha sculpture that survived the fire.

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Except this was no mirage, no pool of crystal blue water with a hammock hanging between two palm trees.

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Blue skies, and she talks about the palm trees and the flowers.

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