carnauba
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/ˌkɑːɹnəˈuːbə/
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/ˌkɑːɹnəˈuːbə/ · /kɑːɹˈnuːbə/ · /kɑːɹˈnaʊbə/ · /kɑːɹˈnɔːbə/
Definition of carnauba
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
- (uncountable)The hard wax obtained from the leaves of this plant and used especially in polishes.
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Etymology
From Portuguese carnaúba, from Old Tupi karana'yba.
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