תָּמָ֣ר
𐤕𐤌𐤓
tâmâr
palm
Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera), a large, erect, fruit-bearing tree native to arid regions; frequently a symbol of beauty, uprightness, or prosperity. Used both for the physical tree, its trunk, and, occasionally, for its fruit.
Joel 1:12 · Word #7
Lexicon H8558
| Lemma | תָּמָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tâmâr |
| Strong's | H8558 |
| Definition | Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera), a large, erect, fruit-bearing tree native to arid regions; frequently a symbol of beauty, uprightness, or prosperity. Used both for the physical tree, its trunk, and, occasionally, for its fruit. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | palm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8558-04
Palm-Tree
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular proper noun (personal/place name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a feminine singular proper name derived directly from the common noun meaning "palm tree," reflecting the root idea of uprightness and tall growth. Rendering it as "Palm-Tree" preserves the lexical meaning behind the name rather than substituting a conventional transliteration. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
palm tree
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Palm-Tree' is overly formal; 'palm tree' accurately reflects the generic date palm of the context per the silex_definition. |