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family Palmae

family Palmae

7.4
A group of tropical trees and plants with tall trunks and big leaves like coconut and date palms
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de las palmas
  • The family Palmae includes many well-known tropical plants, such as the coconut and date palm.

Examples

  • In some regions, the family Palmae plays a crucial role in both ecology and agriculture.

  • Many species in the family Palmae are cultivated for their fruits, such as dates and coconuts.

  • Botanists have long studied the distinctive leaf structure of members of the family Palmae.

  • The family Palmae includes many species of palm trees.

  • Many tropical regions are home to the family Palmae.

  • The family Palmae includes the iconic coconut trees that provide both food and shelter.

  • In tropical climates, the family Palmae contributes significantly to local biodiversity and landscape.

Synonyms

Palmae
vsfamily Palmae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical plants like coconut or date palms with tall trunks and large leaves

is the same name presented in the key entry
Arecaceae
vsfamily Palmae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees and shrubs that includes palm trees

is the traditional family name rather than the scientific label
Palmaceae
vsfamily Palmae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tropical trees and plants like coconut and date palms

is the commonly used family name instead of that variant
palm family
vsfamily Palmae
  • Specialized
5.8

A group of mainly tropical plants like coconut and date trees with large leaves

is focused on family identity without emphasizing order-level taxonomy

Surface Forms

family Palmae singular
families Palmae plural

Morphology

family + Palmae

This is a straightforward compositional taxonomic phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with 'Palmae' (the palm group) yields 'the palm family'. The noun + taxon-name pattern is a regular, cross-linguistic construction, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Family Palmae comes from Latin plant names and gives a clear image: family means a group of related plants and Palmae means 'palms', the tall tropical trees with big, fan-shaped leaves. That's why the term refers to the 'palm family' of plants, like coconut and date palms.