‖n.; pl.Palamæ [ NL., fr. Gr. pala`mh the palm. ] (Zool.) A membrane extending between the toes of a bird, and uniting them more or less closely together. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) large erect shrub of Colombia having large odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and axillary racemes of fragrant yellow flowers, Syn. Panama redwood, Platymiscium pinnatum