palme

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    The highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, traditionally known as the Palme d'Or.
    en: The highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, traditionally known as the Palme d'Or.
  2. noun
    A palm branch or leaf, historically awarded or carried as a symbol of victory, triumph, or peace.
    en: A palm branch or leaf, historically awarded or carried as a symbol of victory, triumph, or peace.
  3. noun
    An obsolete unit of linear measurement, roughly equivalent to the breadth of the human hand or about three to four inches.
    en: An obsolete unit of linear measurement, roughly equivalent to the breadth of the human hand or about three to four inches.

examples

  1. The director was thrilled to win the Palme for her groundbreaking documentary.

    The director was thrilled to win the Palme for her groundbreaking documentary.

  2. Ancient athletes were crowned with a palme after winning the Olympic games.

    Ancient athletes were crowned with a palme after winning the Olympic games.

  3. The ancient manuscript described the temple's width as twenty palme.

    The ancient manuscript described the temple's width as twenty palme.