saw palmetto en · NOUN
Etymology
The edges of the leaflets of this palm have strong spines, like a saw.
Meanings
- A sprawling-stemmed spiny-leaved dwarf palm (Serenoa repens) forming large colonies, especially by sprouting, native to Florida and the coastal plains of other southeastern states of the United States.
- A similar plant (Chamaerops humilis), native to Europe and north Africa
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| saw palmettos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |