Gomuti Palm (Noun)
Meaning
Malaysian feather palm with base densely clothed with fibers; yields a sweet sap used in wine and trunk pith yields sago.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gomuti palm is a type of Malaysian feather palm that is highly valued for its sweet sap and edible trunk pith.
- In some parts of Malaysia, the gomuti palm is cultivated specifically for its sap, which is used to make a type of wine.
- The trunk pith of the gomuti palm is rich in starch and is often harvested to produce sago, a type of edible flour.
- Gomuti palm sap is a popular ingredient in traditional Malaysian cooking and is often used to add sweetness to desserts and drinks.
- The fibers that cover the base of the gomuti palm can be used to make rope, baskets, and other woven products.