date palm
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall tropical palm tree: The date palm is a species of palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, characterized by its height and feather-like leaves. It is native to regions including Syria and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
- A tree bearing sweet edible fruit: This palm is cultivated primarily for its fruit, the date, which is a sweet, nutrient-rich food.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The oasis was shaded by a grove of date palms.
- The date palm is well-adapted to arid climates.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: In botanical or agricultural texts, "date palm" specifically refers to and its cultivation.
- Modern irrigation has expanded the cultivation of the date palm.
Variants and Related Words
- Date (noun): The sweet, oblong fruit produced by the date palm.
- She added chopped dates to the cake batter.
- Palm tree (noun): A general term for plants in the family Arecaceae, which includes the date palm.
Synonyms
- Phoenix dactylifera: The scientific name for the date palm.
Related Phrases
- Date palm grove: A group or plantation of date palm trees.
- They traveled through a vast date palm grove.
Noun
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tall tropical feather palm tree native to Syria bearing sweet edible fruit
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