Associations to the word «Palmyra»

Wiktionary

PALMYRA, proper noun. (historical) an ancient Aramaic oasis-city in Syria, on the site of present-day Tadmor
PALMYRA, noun. A palm, Borassus flabelliformis, with straight black upright trunk and palmate leaves, whose wood, fruit, and roots can be used for many purposes.

Dictionary definition

PALMYRA, noun. Tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving.

Wise words

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