Definition of Palmic

1. a. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis, or Palma Christi); -- formerly used to designate an acid now called ricinoleic acid.

Medical Definition of Palmic

1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis, or Palma Christi); formerly used to designate an acid now called ricinoleic acid. Origin: Cf. F. Palmique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palmic

palmed
palmellin
palmer
palmers
palmerworm
palmerworms
palmette
palmettes
palmetto
palmetto bug
palmetto bugs
palmettoes
palmettos
palmful
palmfuls
palmic (current term)
palmic acid
palmidactyles
palmie
palmier
palmierite
palmiers
palmies
palmiest
palmiet
palmiets
palmiferous
palmigrade
palmin
palmin test

Other Resources:

Search for Palmic on Dictionary.com!Search for Palmic on Thesaurus.com!Search for Palmic on Google!Search for Palmic on Wikipedia!

Search