palm tree
noun
: a kind of tree that grows in tropical regions and has a straight, tall trunk and many large leaves at the top of the trunk
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The background, a warm desert theme, shows red rock sculptures, a palm tree and cacti.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Today, both the side ponytail and the palm tree are highly controversial.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Then there’s the saltwater pool, all of the American mid-century and Danish modern furniture, and certainly the magnificent mountain and palm tree views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Palm tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20tree. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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