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Corypha

Corypha

9.9
Tall fan palms with very large leaves and thick trunks
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Corypha palm is notable for its massive fan-shaped leaves used in traditional crafts.

Examples

  • Several species of Corypha are cultivated for their edible sap and fibers.

  • The towering Corypha trees dominate the landscape in parts of Southeast Asia.

  • The Corypha palm is known for its impressive height.

  • Many gardeners admire the beauty of the Corypha tree.

  • Several species of Corypha are cultivated for their edible sap and fibers.

  • The Corypha palm is notable for its massive fan-shaped leaves used in traditional crafts.

  • The towering Corypha trees dominate the landscape in parts of Southeast Asia.

Compounds

Corypha gebanga
  • Specialized
9.9

A large palm with big leaves used for covering roofs and weaving baskets

Corypha umbraculifera
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall palm tree with very large fan-shaped leaves used to make umbrellas, fans, and things to write on

Surface Forms

Corypha singular
Coryphas plural

Etymology

Corypha comes from the Greek word koryphē, which means 'top' or 'crown'. The palm's huge fan of leaves sits like a crown at the very top of the tall stem, so the name helps you remember it as a tree with a big crown of leaves.