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kentia palm

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛntɪə/

(also kentia)
Definition of kentia palm

noun

  • an Australasian palm tree which is popular as a houseplant while it is young.
    • Howeia (or Howea, formerly Kentia) forsteriana, family Palmae

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, named after William Kent (died 1828), botanical collector

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