noun
- plural of palmyra; tall tropical palm trees with fan-shaped leaves, native to Asia and Africa
Examples
- The palmyras swayed gently in the coastal breeze.
- Local farmers harvest sap from the palmyras to make palm wine.
- The village was surrounded by groves of tall palmyras.
- Palmyras are valued for their leaves, which are used for thatching.
- The ancient palmyras provided shade for the temple courtyard.
- Workers climbed the palmyras to collect fresh toddy.