talipot

Thân thiện

A family rests in the shade of a talipot palm.

Definition

Noun: A tall palm tree (Corypha umbraculifera) native to southern India and Sri Lanka, characterized by its enormous fan-shaped leaves. These leaves have been traditionally used as umbrellas, fans, or as a material for writing upon when cut into strips.

Examples of Usage

• The talipot is one of the largest palms in the world, with a single inflorescence.
• Historical manuscripts in some regions were written on strips made from the leaf of the talipot palm.
• The gigantic leaves of the talipot provided natural shelter from the sun and rain.

Advanced Usage

• "Talipot leaf": Specifically refers to the large, durable leaf of this palm, emphasizing its use as a material.
  • The ancient text was inscribed on a dried talipot leaf.
• In botanical contexts, the term is used precisely to identify the species and distinguish it from other large-leaved palms.

Variants and Related Words

• Talipot palm: A more descriptive, compound form of the noun.
• Corypha umbraculifera: The scientific, Latin name for the species.

Synonyms

• Fan palm (This is a broader category; talipot is a specific type of giant fan palm).

Notes on Meaning

This word refers specifically to a single species of palm tree. Its primary meanings are always tied to the physical tree itself or the direct products made from its distinctive leaves. It does not have abstract or idiomatic meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper

Từ đồng nghĩa

• talipot palm
• Corypha umbraculifera