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Definition of thrinax
thrinax
/ˈθraɪ.næks/
thri · nax
Plural:thrinaxes
thrinax Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
Any of various tropical fan palms of the genus Thrinax (family Arecaceae), native to the Caribbean and Central America, commonly known as thatch palms and bearing palmate leaves and branched inflorescences of small white or cream-colored flowers.
2
The large, branched inflorescence or cluster of small, fragrant white to creamy-yellow blossoms produced by a thatch palm of the genus Thrinax.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thrinax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thrinax