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Corypha gebanga

Corypha gebanga

9.9
A large palm with big leaves used for covering roofs and weaving baskets
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Corypha gebanga
  • The leaves of the Corypha gebanga are traditionally used for thatching roofs in rural villages.

Examples

  • The Corypha gebanga is known for its large, fan-shaped leaves.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Corypha gebanga across northern Australia.

  • Farmers often weave baskets from the sturdy fronds of the Corypha gebanga.

  • In Malaysia, the Corypha gebanga is often used for thatching roofs.

  • The leaves of the Corypha gebanga are traditionally used for thatching roofs in rural villages.

  • Farmers often weave baskets from the sturdy fronds of the Corypha gebanga.

  • In Malaysia, the Corypha gebanga is often used for thatching roofs.

Synonyms

Corypha utan
vsCorypha gebanga
  • Specialized
9.9

A large palm from Malaysia, the Philippines and northern Australia with broad leaves used for making roofs and containers

is presented under a different botanical label in this entry
gebang palm
vsCorypha gebanga
  • Australian
9.9

A tall palm tree whose wide leaves people use to make roofs and weave baskets

focuses on specific countries as native range rather than all Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Corypha gebanga singular

Morphology

Corypha + gebanga

This is a binomial botanical name: 'Corypha' identifies the genus of tropical, fan-leaved palms, so a learner who recognises that constituent can infer the MWE refers to a type of palm. However, 'gebanga' is not a meaningful English word and gives no extra predictable semantic content about the specific species, making the overall interpretation only partially derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Corypha gebanga puts the picture of a palm with a big leaf crown: Corypha suggests the 'crown' of fan-like leaves and gebanga is a local name for the tree. Its strong, wide leaves were used to weave baskets and to thatch roofs, so the name reminds us of a large-leaved palm used for weaving and covering houses.