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needle palm

 

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Noun needle palm has 1 sense
  1. Adam's needle, Adam's needle-and-thread, spoonleaf yucca, needle palm, Yucca filamentosa - yucca with long stiff leaves having filamentlike appendages
    --1 is a kind of yucca

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Needle Palm

Definition:

The needle palm is a type of palm tree known for its long, needle-like leaves and hardiness in cold temperatures. It belongs to the palm family, Arecaceae, and is native to the southeastern United States.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A small palm tree with sharp needle-like leaves, typically found in regions with cold winters.

Example sentence: The needle palm adds a tropical touch to gardens in areas with harsh winter climates.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The tough, sharp leafstalk (petiole) of the needle palm, often used in crafts and as a natural material for thatching.

Example sentence: The indigenous people utilized the sturdy needle palm petioles to construct their traditional huts.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A species of fan palm found in sandy coastal areas, also known as the Rhapidophyllum hystrix.

Example sentence: The needle palm is quite a sight to behold as it thrives in the sandy dunes along the shoreline.

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