Palmetto

Origin

Full definition of palmetto

Noun

1. (botany) Either of two closely related genera of New World palms, of the family Arecaceae:
1. or its sole species , the saw palmetto, which has medicinal uses;
2. , represented by about 15 species, some known commonly as palmettos, others as fan palms.
2. A native or resident of the US state of South Carolina.

Derived terms

• royal palmetto
• saw palmetto

Coordinate terms

• (South Carolina native or resident) palmetta feminine