palma Christi

noun

pal·​ma Chris·​ti

ˌpalməˈkristē,

-ˌstī

variants or less commonly palmcrist

pronunciation at 1palm + ˌkrist

plural palmae Christi

-(ˌ)mē-,

-ˌmī

also palmcrists

: castor-oil plant

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin palma Christi, literally, palm of Christ

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