Talipot Palm (Noun)
Meaning
Tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The talipot palm, with its massive leaves, is a common sight in the southern regions of India and Sri Lanka.
- In ancient times, the leaves of the talipot palm were used as a writing material, allowing scholars to record their knowledge.
- The gigantic leaves of the talipot palm tree are often used as makeshift umbrellas and fans by locals.
- Due to its large leaves, the talipot palm has been used for centuries as a sustainable source of writing paper.
- In some parts of southern India, the leaves of the talipot palm are still used today to create traditional handicrafts and paper products.