Also means
palm tree
Usage Note
Palma covers several meanings: the palm of the hand (la palma de la mano), a palm tree (una palma), and the palm-leaf symbol of victory or martyrdom. The idiom llevarse la palma (to carry off the palm) means 'to win' or 'to take the prize.' Las Palmas is the name of a major city in the Canary Islands, named for its palm trees. Do not confuse with pálido (pale) or palmo (a hand-span measure).
Examples
"Se miró la palma de la mano con curiosidad."
Natural Translation
She looked at the palm of her hand with curiosity.
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