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

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin palma Christi, literally, palm of Christ

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“Palma Christi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palma%20Christi. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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