(1)棕榈(树)(kind of tall tree，with broad，spreading leaves，which grows in hot countries)[C]： (=plam tree)： a～tree 棕榈树;a date/coconut～枣椰树/椰子树;～fronds棕榈复叶;

(2)胜利的象征 ((leaf made into a) symbol of victory)[C]：the victor's～胜利者的棕榈叶;bear/carry off the～得胜，夺魁;yield the～to sb 承认输给……;

→′palmy adj 繁茂(荣);′palm-oil n 棕榈油;pal′metto n 小棕榈