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Topic: Nature

palm

IPA: //pɑːm//

KK: /pɑm/

noun

Definition: The inner part of the hand that is opposite the back, or a type of tree with large leaves, often found in tropical areas.

Example: She held the small bird gently in the palm of her hand.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold or manipulate something using the inner part of the hand, often in a way that is secretive or deceptive.

Example: He palmed the card to hide it from the dealer.

palmary

IPA: /ˈpɑːlməri/

KK: /ˈpɑːlməri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is of great importance or excellence; outstanding.

Example: The scientist made a palmary discovery that changed the field of medicine.

palmate

IPA: //ˈpæl.meɪt//

KK: /ˈpælˌmeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that resembles a hand with fingers spread out, or having multiple parts that extend from a central point, often used in botany and zoology.

Example: The palmate leaves of the plant are easily recognizable due to their unique shape.

palmated

IPA: //pælˈmeɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈpælˌmeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has broad, flat parts with short extensions, resembling a webbed structure.

Example: The palmated leaves of the plant spread out beautifully in the sunlight.

palmately

IPA: /ˈpɑː.mə.tli/

KK: /ˈpɑːmɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that resembles the shape of a hand with fingers spread out, like the leaves of certain plants.

Example: The leaves of the plant grow palmately, spreading out from a central point.

palmation

IPA: /pælˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /pælˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A part or structure that has a shape similar to a hand with fingers spread out, often used in biology to describe certain leaf shapes.

Example: The palmation of the leaf made it easy to identify the plant species.

palmerworm

IPA: /ˈpɑːlmərˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈpɑːlmərˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of caterpillar that damages fruit trees by eating their leaves, particularly the small green caterpillar from a specific North American moth.

Example: The palmerworm has caused significant damage to the apple orchard this season.

palmetto

IPA: //pælˈmɛtoʊ//

KK: /pælˈmɛtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of small palm tree that typically has fan-shaped leaves, often found in tropical regions, especially in the southeastern United States.

Example: The palmetto tree is a common sight along the coastal areas of Florida.

palmlike

IPA: /ˈpɑːmˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈpɑːmˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a palm tree.

Example: The leaves of the plant are palmlike, giving it a tropical feel.

palmy

IPA: /ˈpɑːlmi/

KK: /ˈpɑlmi/

adjective

Definition: Having many palm trees or being prosperous and flourishing.

Example: The palmy beach was lined with tall palm trees, creating a tropical paradise.

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