doum palm

[ doom ]

noun

1. doom palm.

doum palm

/ duːm /

noun

1. an Egyptian palm tree, Hyphaene thebaica, with a divided trunk and edible apple-sized fruits

Word History and Origins

Origin of doum palm¹

C19 doum, via French from Arabic dawm

Example Sentences

The stoutest part of the fan-shaped leaf of the doum palm is used as a paddle.

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