nibong
/ˈniːbɒŋ/(also nibung)
noun
More fully nibong palm. A palm of South-East Asia, Oncosperma tigillarium, with long spines on the stem and young leaves used as a vegetable.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Theodosius Forrest (c1728–1784), lawyer and songwriter. From Malay nibung (earlier also as nibong).