Palme d'Or
/ˌpɑːm ˈdɔː/(also Palme D'Or, Palme d'or)
noun
An award given annually to the film judged as the best shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
- A similar award is also given to the best short film.Prior to 1955, the award was named ‘Grand Prix du Festival International du Film’..
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in International Film Guide. From French palme d'or, lit. ‘golden palm’ from palme + d' + or gold.