bangalow palm

noun

variants or less commonly bangalow

ˈbaŋ-gə-ˌlō

plural -s

: either of two Australian palms (Auchontophoenix alexandrae and A. cunninghamii) cultivated for their tall erect form and pinnate foliage and having a terminal bud that is sometimes used as food

Word History

Etymology

native name in Australia

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