carnauba

(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.

Copernicia cerifera

wax palm

Copernicia prunifera

carnauba palm

From Portuguese carnaúba, from Old Tupi karana'yba.

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