Definition

Noun: * Phoenix dactylifera: A tall, tropical, feather-leaved palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera) native to regions like Syria, cultivated for its sweet, edible fruit known as dates.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Phoenix dactylifera is highly drought-tolerant and a vital crop in arid regions.
  • Oases in the desert are often centered around groves of Phoenix dactylifera.
  • Botanists study the Phoenix dactylifera for its remarkable adaptability to harsh climates.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and agricultural contexts, is the formal scientific (Latin) name used to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other palm species within the genus (e.g., , the Canary Island date palm).

Variants and Related Words

• Date Palm: The common English name for .
• Date: The edible fruit produced by the tree.

Synonyms

• Date palm
• Date tree

Related Terms

• Arecaceae: The palm family, to which belongs.
• Drupe: The type of fruit (a fleshy fruit with a single stone) that a date is.

Noun

1. tall tropical feather palm tree native to Syria bearing sweet edible fruit