palmo

Definitions of palmo
  1. noun
    the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
  2. noun
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    synonyms: decorazione, medaglia
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    type of:
    consacrazione
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  3. noun
    any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
    synonyms: palma, palmizio
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    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
  4. noun
    a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand
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