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Caryota

Caryota

1 9.9
A tropical palm tree with leaves shaped like a fish's tail
  • noun
  • /kəˈriːəˌtə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Caryota is often planted as an ornamental tree in tropical and subtropical gardens.

Examples

  • The unique shape of the Caryota leaves makes this palm easy to identify.

  • Leaves from the Caryota are sometimes used for thatching roofs in rural areas.

  • The Caryota palm thrives in humid environments.

  • I saw a beautiful Caryota at the botanical garden.

  • The caryota palm adds an exotic touch to any landscape due to its charming fishtail-shaped leaves.

  • In tropical gardens, the caryota can be found providing shade with its distinctive fronds.

  • This one here is, uh... it's, uh... caryota, which is otherwise known as the fishtail plant.

Synonyms

fishtail palm
vsCaryota
  • Indian
8.3

A tree from warm countries with leaves shaped like a fish tail

is the botanical genus name for that group rather than the common ornamental name

Surface Forms

Caryota singular
Caryotas plural

Etymology

The word Caryota comes from the Greek word karyon, meaning 'nut'. So the name points to its nut-like fruit, even though the palm is best known for its 'fishtail' leaves.