English Explanatory Dictionary

carnauba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Brazilian palm tree having waxy, fan-shaped leaves and toothed leafstalks, Copernicia prunifera.
  2. The hard wax obtained from the leaves of this plant and used especially in polishes.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑːɹnəˈuːbə/ /kɑːɹˈnuːbə/ /kɑːɹˈnaʊbə/ /kɑːɹˈnɔːbə/

Word forms

carnauba carnaubas

Etymology

From Portuguese carnaúba, from Old Tupi karana'yba.

Synonyms

carnauba wax
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