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palmy (PAH-mee) adjective
1. Abounding in palm trees.
2. Flourishing; prosperous.
[From Latin palma (palm tree).]
The term palmy is usually used to refer to a time in the past. The name of the palm tree derives from the resemblance of the shape of its frond to the palm of a hand. Why the association of palm with prosperity? The branches of the palm tree were carried as symbols of victory in ancient times. There is a related term, palmary, meaning outstanding or praiseworthy.
1. Abounding in palm trees.
2. Flourishing; prosperous.
[From Latin palma (palm tree).]
The term palmy is usually used to refer to a time in the past. The name of the palm tree derives from the resemblance of the shape of its frond to the palm of a hand. Why the association of palm with prosperity? The branches of the palm tree were carried as symbols of victory in ancient times. There is a related term, palmary, meaning outstanding or praiseworthy.
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