bangalow palm

noun

variants or less commonly bangalow
ˈbaŋ-gə-ˌlō
plural -s
: either of two Australian palms (Auchontophoenix alexandrae and A. cunninghamii) cultivated for their tall erect form and pinnate foliage and having a terminal bud that is sometimes used as food

Word History

Etymology

native name in Australia

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“Bangalow palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bangalow%20palm. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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