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kentia palm

[ ken-tee-uh ]

noun

  1. a palm, Howea forsterana, of Lord Howe Island, Australia, having erect leaves, widely cultivated as an ornamental.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kentia palm1

1905–10; < New Latin Kentia an earlier genus name, after William Kent (died circa 1828), British plant collector; -ia

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Example Sentences

The kentia palm before mentioned is one of the very hardiest, and will thrive where few others will grow.

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