Palmyra

[ pal-mahy-ruh ]

noun

1. an ancient city in central Syria, NE of Damascus: reputedly built by Solomon.

palmyra

¹

/ pælˈmaɪrə /

noun

1. a tall tropical Asian palm, Borassus flabellifer, with large fan-shaped leaves used for thatching and weaving; grown also for its edible seedlings

Palmyra

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/ pælˈmaɪrə /

noun

1. an ancient city in central Syria: said to have been built by Solomon Biblical nameTadmor
2. an island in the central Pacific, in the Line Islands: under US administration

Word History and Origins

Origin of Palmyra¹

C17: from Portuguese palmeira palm tree (see palm ²); perhaps influenced by Palmyra , city in Syria

Example Sentences

At least 36 people have been killed and 50 others injured in Israeli air strikes on residential buildings and an industrial area in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, Syrian state media report.

From BBC

Leo Brent Bozell IV, 44, of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, was one of the first rioters to enter the Capitol and among the first to reach the Senate floor during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege.

From Seattle Times

Captain Yager’s remains were recovered in Riverside County, Calif., and he was buried in Palmyra, Mo.

From New York Times

Yager’s family has declined to speak to the media, but Yavapai officials said the family is grateful this piece of his body is being finally reunited with his remains 70 years after he was buried in his hometown of Palmyra, Mo.

From Los Angeles Times

The palmyra fruit is used in desserts like palm cakes, and the flowers can be made into sweet palm juice and even produce alcoholic drinks.

From Seattle Times