noun
- a tall tropical palm tree with large fan-shaped leaves, native to Asia and Africa
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The palmyra palm is an important source of food and materials in many tropical regions.
- Local artisans weave baskets from dried palmyra leaves.
- The palmyra tree can grow up to 100 feet tall.
- Sweet sap from the palmyra palm is used to make palm wine.
- Palmyra fruits are eaten fresh or dried in many Asian countries.
- The sturdy trunk of the palmyra palm is used for construction.