Toddy Palm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The toddy palm has been used for centuries in Africa and India for its versatile properties and benefits.
- In many Asian countries, the toddy palm is tapped for its sweet sap which is then fermented to produce palm wine.
- Toddy palm leaves are traditionally used in Malaysia for thatching roofs due to their durability and water-resistant properties.
- Locals in Africa often use the wood from the toddy palm tree to craft furniture and other household items.
- The sap of the toddy palm can be boiled down to produce a type of sugar that is rich in minerals and antioxidants.
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Meaning 2
Fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.