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palmeira

[pahl-MAY-rah]
nounfemininepl: palmeiras
palm tree
1. A tall tropical or subtropical tree with large feathery or fan-shaped leaves, typically bearing fruit or seeds
The beach was lined with palm trees swaying in the breeze.
A praia era bordeada por palmeiras balançando na brisa.
2. A palm branch or frond, historically used in religious ceremonies
They carried palm branches during the Easter procession.
Eles carregavam ramos de palmeira durante a procissão de Páscoa.
Synonyms
palma

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
palmeira
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
palmeira
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday - literally 'Sunday of Palms')
ter palmeiras na mão (to have palm trees in one's hand - to have easy success)
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