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date palm

date palm
Noun
pl: date palms

This term refers specifically to the Phoenix dactylifera, a tree deeply associated with arid climates and historical trade routes. It is often used in botanical or geographical contexts to describe the landscape of the Middle East and North Africa.

Because it is a compound noun, the pluralization occurs on the head noun "palm" rather than "date." It is distinct from other palm species in that it is specifically cultivated for its fruit, making it a staple of agricultural discussions regarding desert farming.

Meanings

Noundate palm

A tall, evergreen tree of the genus Phoenix, native to North Africa and the Middle East, which produces edible sweet fruits called dates.

The oasis was filled with towering date palms.

Examples

The oasis was filled with towering date palm trees providing shade from the sun.

Travel

The oasis was filled with towering date palm trees providing shade from the sun.

Look at that date palm over there with the heavy clusters of fruit.

Travel

Look at that date palm over there with the heavy clusters of fruit.

Ancient civilizations relied on the date palm for both food and building materials.

History

Ancient civilizations relied on the date palm for both food and building materials.

I wonder if this date palm can survive the winter in this climate.

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I wonder if this date palm can survive the winter in this climate.

The date palm is often called the tree of life in arid regions.

Trivia

The date palm is often called the tree of life in arid regions.

We spent the afternoon harvesting dates from the local date palm grove.

Travel

We spent the afternoon harvesting dates from the local date palm grove.

The silhouette of a single date palm against the sunset looked like a painting.

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The silhouette of a single date palm against the sunset looked like a painting.

Does the date palm require a lot of water to grow its fruit?

Trivia

Does the date palm require a lot of water to grow its fruit?

The wind whipped through the fronds of the date palm during the storm.

none

The wind whipped through the fronds of the date palm during the storm.

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