pal·my·rene I. \ˈpalməˌrēn, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin palmyrenus, from Palmyra ancient city of Syria : of or relating to the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized 1.: a native or resident of Palmyra 2.: the Aramaic dialect of ancient Palmyra