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Main Entry: 1palm
Pronunciation: päm, pälm
Etymology: Old English palm "palm tree," from Latin palma "palm of the hand"; so called because the leaves resemble an outstretched hand 1: any of a family of mostly tropical or subtropical woody trees, shrubs, or vines usually with a simple but often tall stem topped by a crown of very large feathery or fan-shaped leaves 2 a: a palm leaf especially when carried as a symbol of victory or rejoicing b: an emblem of success or triumph - palmˇlike /-lk/ adjective [palm illustration]