Phytelephas

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”) + ἐλέφας (eléphas, “ivory, elephant”).

Proper noun

Phytelephas f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Arecaceae – palm trees with seeds having a hard white endosperm resembling ivory.

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