corypha
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of large fan palms: "Corypha" refers to a genus of palm trees characterized by their very large, fan-shaped leaves. These palms are native to tropical regions from Asia to Australia.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Corypha palm is known for its massive leaves.
- Botanists study the growth patterns of Corypha.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used specifically in scientific classification to identify this particular genus of the palm family (Arecaceae).
- Corypha umbraculifera, the talipot palm, is one of the largest species in the genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Corypha umbraculifera (n): The talipot palm, a specific species within the genus known for its enormous leaf and large flowering structure.
- Corypha utan (n): The gebang palm, another species within the genus.
Synonyms
- Fan palm: A general term for palms with fan-shaped leaves, which includes the Corypha genus.
- Talipot palm: A common name for .
Related Terms
- Arecaceae (n): The palm family, to which the genus Corypha belongs.
- Palmate (adj): Having a shape similar to a hand with fingers spread; used to describe the leaf structure of fan palms like Corypha.
Noun
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large fan palms of tropical Asia to Australia
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