palms
|palm|
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/pɑmz/
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/pɑːmz/
(palm)
hand surface or tropical tree
Etymology
'palm' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'palma', where 'palma' meant 'palm of the hand' and also referred to a palm branch.
'palm' changed from Old English 'palm', borrowed from Latin 'palma' (via Old French and Middle English), and eventually became the modern English word 'palm'.
Initially, it meant 'palm of the hand' (and a palm branch); over time the word also came to denote the palm tree itself and related senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'palm' meaning the inner surface of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.
His palms were sweaty before the interview.
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Noun 2
plural of 'palm' meaning palm trees (trees of the family Arecaceae).
The palms along the boulevard swayed in the wind.
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Verb 1
third person singular of 'palm': to hide or conceal (an object) in the palm of the hand.
She palms the coin and makes it vanish.
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Last updated: 2026/01/16 02:13