palm leaf

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the leaf of a palm tree, often used for thatching or weaving

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Examples (10)

  • The roof of the tropical hut was thatched with dried palm leaves.
  • She learned to weave intricate baskets using strips of palm leaf.
  • A single large palm leaf provided much-needed shade from the midday sun.
  • During the festival, children carried green palm leaves through the streets.
  • Ancient scriptures were preserved for centuries on specially treated palm leaves.
  • The wind rattled the stiff palm leaves against the side of the beach house.
  • He used a broad palm leaf as a makeshift fan in the sweltering heat.
  • The wallpaper design featured a sophisticated palm leaf motif.
  • Local artisans create beautiful mats and hats from local palm leaf fibers.
  • We found a perfectly preserved fossil of a prehistoric palm leaf.