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palmetto

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun palmetto has 1 sense
  1. palmetto - any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves
    --1 is a kind of
    fan palm
    --1 has particulars: cabbage palmetto, cabbage palm, Sabal palmetto

Definitions from the Web

Palmetto

Definition:

A palmetto refers to a type of palm tree native to warm regions, characterized by a fan-shaped cluster of leaves and often used for landscaping or as a source of thatch.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A palm tree with fan-shaped leaves.
  2. A fan-shaped cluster of leaves from a palm tree.
  3. A leaf or cluster of leaves from a palmetto, used in making thatch or as a symbol of victory or authority.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or resembling a palmetto.

Usages:

Noun:

1. The front yard of the house was adorned with tall palmettos swaying gracefully in the tropical breeze.

2. The palmetto leaves were bundled together to create a thatched roof for the hut.

3. The emblem of the state featured a palmetto leaf, representing resilience and victory during battles.

Adjective:

1. The palmetto design on the wallpaper added a touch of tropical charm to the room.

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