palm
Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
Other meanings
A branch or leaf of the palm, anciently borne or worn as a symbol of victory or rejoicing.
Triumph; victory.
Word history
From Latin "palma" (palm-tree, palm-branch, palm of the hand).
Where this comes from
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