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Word 'date palm' in Other Languages
- date palm in Assamese অসমীয়া
- date palm in Bengali বাংলা
- date palm in Bodo बड़ो
- date palm in Dogri डोगरी
- date palm in English
- date palm in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- date palm in Hindi हिन्दी
- date palm in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- date palm in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- date palm in Konkani कोंकणी
- date palm in Maithili মৈথিলী
- date palm in Malayalam മലയാളം
- date palm in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- date palm in Marathi मराठी
- date palm in Nepali नेपाली
- date palm in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- date palm in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- date palm in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- date palm in Santali
- date palm in Sindhi سنڌي
- date palm in Tamil தமிழ்
- date palm in Telugu తెలుగు
- date palm in Urdu اُردُو
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | खजूर का पेड़ | /khajur ka ped/ |
| Tamil | பேரிச்சை மரம் | /pēṟiccai maram/ |
| Spanish | Palmera datilera | /palˈmeɾa datiˈleɾa/ |
| French | Palmier dattier | /pal.mje da.tje/ |
| German | Dattelpalme | /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.