Definitions

1. noun

the leaves of a palmetto tree, used for thatching; a palm tree (e.g. Sabal palmetto) that is native to the southeastern United States

“The beach house had a palmetto roof to protect it from the elements.”

2. noun

a type of palmetto leaf used as a symbol or emblem, especially for the state of Florida

“The palmetto leaf on the license plate is a symbol of Florida’s heritage.”

3. noun

a type of cypress tree (e.g. Taxodium distichum) also known as a swamp cypress, native to North America

“The palmetto trees towered above the water in the bayou.”