talipot palm
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Definition
Noun: - A very tall palm tree (Corypha umbraculifera) native to southern India and Sri Lanka. It is characterized by its enormous, fan-shaped leaves, which can be used as umbrellas, fans, or as a material for writing paper. This palm flowers only once at the end of its long life cycle.
Usage
The term "talipot palm" is used specifically to refer to this species of palm tree. It is a formal, botanical term. - The botanical garden features a magnificent talipot palm that is over 50 years old. - Historically, the large leaves of the talipot palm were used as natural parasols.
Advanced Usage
- Monocarpic nature: The talipot palm is famous for being monocarpic, meaning it flowers once, produces fruit, and then dies.
- After decades of growth, the talipot palm finally produced its spectacular flowering spire and then completed its life cycle.
Variants and Related Words
- Talipot (noun): A shortened, less common form for "talipot palm."
- The talipot is one of the largest palms in the world.
- Corypha umbraculifera (noun): The scientific Latin name for the talipot palm.
Synonyms
- Great fan palm: A descriptive synonym highlighting the leaf shape.
- Corypha palm: A synonym derived from its genus name.
Related Phrases/Idioms
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with "talipot palm" due to its specific botanical nature.
Noun
- tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper