palma

Definitions of palma
  1. noun
    any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
    synonyms: palmizio, palmo
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    types:
    dattero
    tall tropical feather palm tree native to Syria bearing sweet edible fruit
    type of:
    albero, albore, arbore, organismo vegetale, pianta, vegetale
    a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
  2. noun
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    synonyms: premio
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    types:
    erudizione
    financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
    premio
    any money given as a prize
    type of:
    dono, omaggio, presente, regalo
    something acquired without compensation
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