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Definition of trachycarpus
trachycarpus
/ˌtræk.iˈkɑːr.pəs/
tra · chy · car · pus
Plural:trachycarpuses
trachycarpus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any hardy palm tree of the genus Trachycarpus in the family Arecaceae, native to mountainous regions of Asia from the Himalayas to eastern China, characterized by fibrous trunks, fan-shaped fronds, and large, drooping, branched clusters of small yellow flowers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trachycarpus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trachycarpus