adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the palm family (Palmaceae) of plants
- resembling or having the characteristics of a palm tree
Usage: botanical term; formal
Usage: descriptive
Examples
- The palmaceous plants in the greenhouse required warm, humid conditions.
- Botanists classified the specimen as palmaceous based on its leaf structure.
- The island's palmaceous vegetation included coconut and date palms.
- She studied palmaceous species native to tropical regions.