(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:46:47

Pal"mite (?), n. [From Palm.] Bot.

A South African plant (Prionium Palmita) of the Rush family, having long serrated leaves. The stems have been used for making brushes.

 

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