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palmer

palm·er [ pmər ] (plural palm·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medieval pilgrim: a pilgrim, especially a medieval Christian pilgrim who carried or wore palm leaves as proof of a visit to the Holy Land

2. zoology 
Same as  palmer worm


[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman< medieval Latin palmarius< Latin palma "palm tree" (see palm2)]
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