Carnauba
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkɑːɹnəˈuːbə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carnauba is a noun meaning A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
Meaning
A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The hard wax obtained from the leaves of this plant and used especially in polishes.
Word Forms
- carnaubas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carnahuba, caranday, babassu, carauna, macauba, caroa.
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