royal palm


royal palm

noun

Definition of ROYAL PALM

: any of a genus (Roystonea) of palms chiefly of the Caribbean region; especially : a tall graceful pinnate-leaved palm (R. regia) native to Cuba that is widely planted for ornament

First Known Use of ROYAL PALM

circa 1861

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