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Phoenix

Phoenix

7.6
A type of palm tree with feathery leaves that includes the date palm
  • noun
  • /ˈfiːnɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : palmera Phoenix
  • The Phoenix genus includes the well-known date palm, which is cultivated for its edible fruit.

Examples

  • The Phoenix genus includes the well-known date palm, which is cultivated for its edible fruit.

  • The Phoenix palm is known for its tall, slender trunk.

  • Many decorative gardens feature a Phoenix species due to its attractive, feathery leaves.

  • Researchers identified a new Phoenix species growing in remote desert regions.

  • Many people enjoy the fruits of the Phoenix tree.

  • Many decorative gardens feature a Phoenix species due to its attractive, feathery leaves.

  • Researchers identified a new Phoenix species growing in remote desert regions.

Idioms

1 7.4

To recover and become stronger after a very hard time

To become strong again after serious damage or trouble

Compounds

9.9

A tree with leaves like a maple, long yellow-green flower clusters and pods that look like leaves

Phoenix dactylifera
  • Specialized
8.3

A tall palm tree from the Middle East and North Africa that people grow for sweet dates

Surface Forms

Phoenix singular
Phoenixes plural

Etymology

Phoenix the palm genus takes its name from an old word for the date tree, so it includes the familiar date palm with its sweet fruit.