Definition

Noun A species of palm tree (Borassus flabellifer), also commonly known as the palmyra palm, toddy palm, or wine palm. It is characterized by its tall, straight trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. The tree is highly valued for its multiple uses, yielding hard timber, a sweet sap used to make palm wine and sugar, and leaves that are used for thatching and weaving.

Examples

• The Borassus flabellifer is a crucial economic tree in many rural communities.
• Villagers collected sap from the Borassus flabellifer to produce jaggery, a traditional sugar.
• The durable wood of the Borassus flabellifer is used in construction.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often used in formal botanical contexts to refer to this group of palms.
• In ecological studies, is noted for its drought resistance and role in agroforestry systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Palmyra Palm: The most common English name for .
• Toddy Palm: A name referring to the tree's use in producing toddy (palm wine).
• Lontar Palm: A name used in certain regions, particularly in Indonesia.
• Borassus: The genus to which this palm belongs.

Synonyms

• Palmyra palm
• Toddy palm
• Wine palm

Related Phrases

• Palmyra wood: The hard timber from this tree.
• Palmyra sugar: The jaggery or sugar produced from its sap.
• Palmyra leaf: The large, fan-shaped leaf used for writing, thatching, or crafting.

Noun

1. tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving