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adj
comparative form of palmy: more palmy
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparative, form-of
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noun
A type of puff pastry biscuit made in the shape of a palm leaf and rolled in sugar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: elephant ear
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History
Borrowed from French palmier, ellipsis of feuille de palmier (“palm tree leaf”), the original name of this pastry.
Across languages
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