palm branch
Symbol of victory
A palm branch is a large leaf of a palm tree, typically fan-shaped or feather-like.
Palm branches have long symbolic associations with victory, peace, and celebration—waved to welcome triumphant figures in ancient times and still used in religious ceremonies like Palm Sunday: The crowd waved palm branches as the procession passed.
- triumphal entryCeremonial arrival after conquest
- frondLarge, segmented plant blade
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- rachisCentral supporting shaft
- pinnateHaving paired lateral parts
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- Biblical Symbolslamb of God, cross, crown of thorns, burning bush, forbidden fruit
- church itemscrucifix, altarpiece, altar cloth, altar candles, monstrance
- Roman triumphstriumphal arch, laurel wreath, chariot, quadriga, Capitol
- martyr symbolshalo, aureole, wheel, gridiron, arrows
- processional itemscenser, standard, banner, torch, candle
- Sukkotsukkah, booth, citron, willow, myrtle
symbolic meaning
palm branchfuneral wreath
Circular flowers honoring the dead
mourning veil · black crepe · willow branch · crown of thorns · black armband