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Meaning of palm
The inner surface of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
Etymology of palm
The word "palm" comes from Old French "palme", from Latin "palma", meaning "palm of the hand" or "palm tree", which is derived from Greek "palame", meaning "palm of the hand".
The Latin "palma" is also related to the verb "palmae", meaning "to spread out the hand", and the noun "palma", meaning "palm branch" or "victory".
Synonyms
Definitions
- The inner surface of the human hand, extending from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
- * The corresponding part of the forelimb in animals, especially quadrupeds.
- * A tropical evergreen tree with long, feathered leaves and a tall, columnar trunk.
Usage Examples
- She held the small ball in the palm of her hand.
- * The palm tree swayed gently in the breeze.
- * The palm of his hand was sore from the fall.