sago palm

noun

: a plant that yields sago: such as

a

: any of various large pinnate-leaved palms (genus Metroxylon) of tropical southeastern Asia and especially one (M. sagu) that is the main source of commercially produced sago

b

: a cycad (Cycas revoluta) of subtropical Japan with palmlike fronds that is often grown in warm regions as an ornamental plant and has leaves and seeds toxic especially to animals

Examples of sago palm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plants to avoid include lilies, sago palm, oleander, azaleas, rhododendrons, poinsettia, autumn crocus, cyclamen, kalanchoe, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, dieffenbachia, philodendron and pothos. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Azaleas, lilies, sago palms, foxgloves, oleanders and tulips all pose serious risks to cats. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Other plants toxic to dogs and cats growing in yards across the country include sago palms, foxgloves, bluebells, crocuses, yew, hydrangea and oleanders. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Avoid plants toxic to dogs such as sago palm, oleander, foxglove and azaleas. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sago palm

• diatom
• intercom
• aplomb
• balaam
• begam
• cocom
• embalm
• islam
• pogrom
• salaam
• sitcom
• balm

Kids Definition

sago palm

noun

: a palm or cycad that yields sago

especially : any of various tall tropical palms that have leaves with numerous leaflets

Medical Definition

sago palm

noun

: a plant that yields sago

especially : any of various lofty pinnate-leaved Malaysian palms (genus Metroxylon)