palmary

[pal-muh-ree, pahl-, pah-muh-]

pal·ma·ry

[pal-muh-ree, pahl-, pah-muh-]
adjective
having or deserving to have the palm of victory or success; praiseworthy: a palmary achievement.

Origin:
1650–60; < Latin palmārius of, deserving a palm. See palm2, -ary
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Palmary is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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palmary (ˈpælmərɪ)
 
adj
rare worthy of praise
 
[C17: from Latin palmārius relating to the palm of victory; see palm²]

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