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Definition of serenoa

serenoa

/ˌsɛr.əˈnoʊ.ə/
se · re · no · a
Plural:serenoas
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serenoa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A monotypic genus of fan palms in the family Arecaceae (Serenoa repens, commonly known as the saw palmetto), native to the southeastern United States and characterized by serrated leaf stalks and dense, branched panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers.

2

The small, dark reddish-black, olive-sized drupe or berry produced by the saw palmetto palm (Serenoa repens), historically eaten by Indigenous peoples of Florida and widely harvested for herbal extracts and dietary supplements.

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serene
serenely
serenity
serenoa
serf
serfdom
sergeant

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serenoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serenoa
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