babassu

See also: babassú

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese babassu (modern spelling babaçu), from Old Tupi iuauasu.

Noun

babassu (plural babassus)

  1. A tall Brazilian feather palm, Attalea speciosa, having hard-shelled nuts that yield an edible oil.

Synonyms
  • coco de macao

Translations

Italian

Noun

babassu m (invariable)

  1. babassu
    Synonym: babaco

Portuguese

Noun

babassu m or f (plural babassus)

  1. Obsolete spelling of babaçu
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