"screw palm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: screw palms [plural]
Etymology: screw + palm: the leaves are organised in a spiral arrangement and the overall shape of the tree is reminiscent of a palm tree. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|screw|palm}} screw + palm Head templates: {{en-noun}} screw palm (plural screw palms)
  1. The tree Pandanus spindalis, of tropical northern Australia. Synonyms: pandanus palm, screw pine
    Sense id: en-screw_palm-en-noun-F26Zh25v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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