| 释义 |
palmy
I. \ˈpä]mē, ˈpȧ], ]mi also ]lm-\ adjective
(-er/-est)
1.
a. : abounding in or bearing palms
< a palmy strand >
b. : resembling or derived from a palm
< rich palmy suds >
< a slender palmy figure >
2. [so called from the traditional use of the palm branch as an emblem of triumph] : outstanding among members of a class by reason of excellence or superiority : constituting an acme : notably flourishing or prosperous
< not likely to regain that palmy state >
< knew her in her palmier days >
II. \ˈpȧmi\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle French palmée blow with the palm, from Medieval Latin palmata, from Latin palma palm
Scotland : a blow on the palm of the hand as a punishment |