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Uncommon
Palma
PAHL-mah
Palma (name) means the capital city of Mallorca, Spain; also a surname meaning "palm tree" in Spanish and Italian. Example: “They spent their honeymoon in Palma.”
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The capital city of Mallorca, Spain; also a surname meaning "palm tree" in Spanish and Italian.
"They spent their honeymoon in Palma."
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Etymology
From Portuguese and Spanish palma. Doublet of palm, palmo, and pam.
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What does “Palma” mean?
The word “Palma” means the capital city of Mallorca, Spain; also a surname meaning "palm tree" in Spanish and Italian.
How do you pronounce “Palma”?
“Palma” is pronounced PAHL-mah (/ˈpɑl.mɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Palma” in a sentence?
Here is “Palma” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon in Palma.”
What part of speech is “Palma”?
“Palma” is a name.
Is “Palma” a common word?
“Palma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
