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carnauba Definition

car·nau·ba (kär′nô′bə, -no̵u′-, -no̵̅o̅′-)

noun

a Brazilian palm tree (Copernicia cerifera) that yields a hard wax used in making polishes, lipsticks, carbon paper, etc.

Etymology: BrazPort < Tupí

carnauba Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wax: You do not have to use carnauba wax to make good polish.