kittul
/ˈkɪtəl/
noun
- A type of palm tree (Caryota urens) native to South and Southeast Asia, whose sap is used to make sugar, vinegar, and alcoholic drinks, and whose fibers are used for ropes and brushes.
- In Sri Lanka, kittul syrup is a popular natural sweetener for desserts.
- The kittul palm is known for its strong, durable fibers used in making brooms.
- Farmers tap the kittul tree for its sweet sap, which is boiled into jaggery.