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- [pal-met]
- /pælˈmɛt/
- /pɑːmˈet/
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- [pal-met]
- /pælˈmɛt/
Definitions of palmette word
- noun palmette a conventionalized shape in the form of palmately spread leaves or sections, used as ornamentation. Compare anthemion, lotus (def 5). 1
- noun palmette an ornament or design resembling the palm leaf 0
- noun palmette a conventional ornament somewhat resembling a palm leaf 0
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Origin of palmette
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1835-45; See origin at palm2, -ette
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Parts of speech for Palmette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
palmette popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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