heart of palm

American

noun

the stripped terminal bud of a cabbage palm, especially of the genus Euterpe, eaten in salads or as a vegetable.

Etymology

Origin of heart of palm

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Touching a ravaged heart of palm, Mr. Panama observed that a bear had recently been feeding there.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Wagyu carpaccio rethinks veal tonnato with a sauce of tuna and heart of palm and fried potato “paper.”

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019

The palmito is the heart of palm tree — the inside core of a particular tree that is pickled or brined.

From Salon • May 4, 2019

Diaz’s Tacoteca menu will include grilled octopus tacos with serrano-peanut salsa; guacamole with morita-mezcal salsa borracha; vegan mushroom and heart of palm ceviche; duck tamales; and pork belly chicharron quesadillas.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2014

Bill Anders, however, wasn’t too happy about eating such a strange creature, and stuck to heart of palm.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

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