jipijapa

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a Central and South American plant (Carludovica palmata) of a family (Cyclanthaceae, order Cyclanthales) of monocotyledonous perennials, whose leaves yield a flexible, durable straw used for hats
this straw
a Panama hat

Origin of jipijapa

Sp, after Jipijapa, place in Ecuador

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jipijapa

noun

A stemless palmlike plant (Carludovica palmata) of Central and South America, having long-stalked, fanlike leaves that are used to make Panama hats.

Origin of jipijapa

American Spanish after Jipijapa , a city of western Ecuador

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