n. pl. pal·met·tos or pal·met·toes 1. See saw palmetto. 2. Any of several tropical and subtropical palms of the Americas having fan-shaped leaves, especially one of the genus Sabal, such as the cabbage palm. 3. Leaf strips of any of these plants, used in weaving. |
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