palm

Meanings

• noun

  The inner surface of the hand, opposite the back, extending from the wrist to the fingers.

• noun

  A person's hand, especially when open and facing upwards.

• noun

  A flat part of an object, especially one used for support.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɑlm/
   
   
   
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2. /pɑlm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

hardel

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Synonyms

palm tree , loof

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with palm
calm , balm , psalm

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Variants

List of all variants of palm that leads to same result
palm , palmlike , palms , palmed , palming , palm off , palmed off , palming off , palms off , palm oil , palm oils , palm print , palm prints , palmprint , palmprints , Palm Sunday , Palm Sundays , Palm Bay , Palm Beach County , Palm Beach Gardens

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Etymology

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Old English palme, from Latin palmam, from palma 'hand, palm of the hand'.

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Trivia

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1. The human palm has more than 100,000 sensory receptors.

2. The largest palm tree in the world is the Brahea poepigiana, also known as the 'Brahea giant', which can grow up to 60 meters (200 feet) tall.

3. The ancient Greeks used palm leaves to symbolize victory and triumph, and the victors in the Olympic Games were awarded palm branches as a symbol of their victory.

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Related Concepts

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1. hand: The palm is a part of the hand.

2. palmistry: Palmistry is the art of interpreting the lines and shapes on the palm as a means of divining information about a person's character, future, and destiny.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the palm is a symbol of victory, triumph, and good fortune. In literature, it is often used as a metaphor for victory or triumph, such as in the phrase 'victory palm'. In art, the palm is a common motif in various forms, including hands, palm leaves, and palm trees.

How to Memorize "palm"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and location of the palm on your own hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'palm' with the image of an open hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'palm' by associating it with the phrase 'open hand'.

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