heart of palm
Americannoun
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
Of course, we didn’t have any dressing to put on the heart of palm, but we just munched it plain and raw, like chewing dry, tough celery.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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