oil palm

noun

1. an African feather palm, Elaeis guineensis, the fruits of which yield palm oil.

oil palm

noun

1. a tropical African palm tree, Elaeis guineensis, the fruits of which yield palm oil

Word History and Origins

Origin of oil palm¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations.

From Science Daily

Ultimately, however, coconuts occupy essentially the same acreage worldwide as oil palms.

From Salon

In Indonesian Borneo, or Kalimantan, oil palm plantations threaten durian diversity by leaving less room for diverse species of durian to be cultivated.

From Salon

Approximately one-quarter of the watershed has been turned into oil palm plantations.

From Science Daily

In the 2010s there was gargantuan oil palm, timber and large-scale plantation expansion across Indonesia.

From Seattle Times

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