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heart of palm

American  

noun

  1. 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


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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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