royal palm
noun
: any of a genus (Roystonea) of palms chiefly of the Caribbean region
especially
: a tall graceful pinnate-leaved palm (R. regia) native to Cuba that is widely planted for ornament
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The centerpiece pool, lined with royal palm trees and a soaring palapa restaurant, could hold your attention all day, with icy Mexican lagers and ample daybed loungers.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The memorial will be surrounded by 17 royal palm leaves and a poem will be engraved into the surface of the plaza.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Don’t miss the expansive vista from the yoga platform of a rare section of undisturbed original forest, with towering royal palms framing the lush hills cascading toward the Atlantic.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
To complete the circular theme, 17 royal palm trees and an outer seating wall form the border of the memorial.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Stroll Through Fifth Avenue South The heart of the shopping and dining scene in Naples is the Fifth Avenue South area in downtown Naples with its combination of historic-meets-modern shop facades and pedestrian-friendly promenades lined with royal palms.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Native to the Philippines and Malaysia, this attractive palm, also called Manila or dwarf royal palm, actually gets its name from the bright red fruits that appear on mature trees, usually in late December.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2021
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
The memorial will be surrounded by 17 royal palm leaves and a poem will be engraved into the surface of the plaza.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Don’t miss the expansive vista from the yoga platform of a rare section of undisturbed original forest, with towering royal palms framing the lush hills cascading toward the Atlantic.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
To complete the circular theme, 17 royal palm trees and an outer seating wall form the border of the memorial.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Stroll Through Fifth Avenue South The heart of the shopping and dining scene in Naples is the Fifth Avenue South area in downtown Naples with its combination of historic-meets-modern shop facades and pedestrian-friendly promenades lined with royal palms.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Native to the Philippines and Malaysia, this attractive palm, also called Manila or dwarf royal palm, actually gets its name from the bright red fruits that appear on mature trees, usually in late December.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2021
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“Royal palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20palm. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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