What is another word for wax palm?

Pronunciation: [wˈaks pˈɑːm] (IPA)

The wax palm, scientifically known as Ceroxylon quindiuense, is one of the tallest species of palm trees in the world. It is predominantly found in the Andean highlands of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Due to its impressive height and beauty, the wax palm is also known as the "Andean mountain coconut" or the "tree of life." In Colombia, it is also called "palma de cera," while in Ecuador, it is known as "punana" or "pumamaqui." The wax palm's scientific name, Ceroxylon, is derived from the Greek words "keros" and "xylon," which mean "wax" and "wood," respectively, referring to the tree's unique wax production on its trunk.

What are the hypernyms for Wax palm?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    corypha, Arecaceae (palm family).

What are the hyponyms for Wax palm?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Wax palm?

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