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Dictionary: Date Palm

Date Palm

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/deɪt pɑːm/

Definitions

  • (Noun) A tall palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera) cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its sweet edible fruit, the date.

Usage Examples

  • "The date palm is widely grown in the Middle East and North Africa for its delicious fruit."
  • "Ancient Egyptians used the leaves of the date palm for making baskets and mats."

Etymology

From Middle English date (fruit) and palm (tree), derived from Latin phoenix dactylifera, which means "finger-bearing phoenix" due to the shape of its fruit.

Synonyms

  • Phoenix dactylifera
  • Date tree

Antonyms

  • (None, as it refers to a specific species of tree)

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Hindiखजूर का पेड़/khajur ka ped/
Tamilபேரிச்சை மரம்/pēṟiccai maram/
SpanishPalmera datilera/palˈmeɾa datiˈleɾa/
FrenchPalmier dattier/pal.mje da.tje/
GermanDattelpalme/ˈdatl̩ˌpalmə/
Chinese海枣树/hǎizǎo shù/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /deɪt pɑːm/
  • American English: /deɪt pɑːm/

Historical Usage

The date palm has been cultivated for over 6,000 years and was a staple food in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Cultural Nuances

The date palm holds religious significance in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. In many Middle Eastern cultures, dates are traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan.

More Information

Date palms thrive in arid climates and are a vital agricultural resource in North Africa and the Middle East. The tree provides food, shade, and materials for construction and handicrafts.

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