Palm ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Palm ( noun )

1. The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
2. A tropical or subtropical tree of the Arecaceae family, which typically has a single stem and a crown of large leaves.
3. A linear unit of measurement equal to one-sixth of an inch (0.16 cm).

Origin:

From old english palm, from latin palma, from ancient greek παλάμη (palamē), from a semitic source, akin to hebrew פַּס‎ (pās).

Examples:

1. He placed his hand on mine, palm up.
2. The palm trees swayed gently in the breeze.
3. The dress was made of fine silk and had a palm-width hem.

(As a verb)

Palm ( verb )

1. The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
2. A tropical or subtropical tree of the Arecaceae family, which typically has a single stem and a crown of large leaves.
3. A linear unit of measurement equal to one-sixth of an inch (0.16 cm).

Origin:

From old english palm, from latin palma, from ancient greek παλάμη (palamē), from a semitic source, akin to hebrew פַּס‎ (pās).

Examples:

1. He placed his hand on mine, palm up.
2. The palm trees swayed gently in the breeze.
3. The dress was made of fine silk and had a palm-width hem.