1. cabbage palmetto, cabbage palm, Sabal palmetto - low-growing fan-leaved palm of coastal southern United States having edible leaf buds
   --₁ is a kind of palmetto
   --₁ is a member of Sabal, genus Sabal
   

Senses:

1. Local: Referring to a specific type of palm tree found in the local regions of the southeastern United States.

   Sample Sentence: The cabbage palmetto is a common sight in South Carolina's coastal areas.

2. Popular: A metaphorical phrase used to describe something sturdy or resilient.

   Sample Sentence: His determination was as strong as a cabbage palmetto, withstanding all obstacles in his path.