CARNAUBA

kärˈnȯbə, ˌkärnəˈübə also kärˈnübə or -ˈnau̇bə noun

( -s )

Etymology: Portuguese

1. : a fan palm ( Copernicia cerifera ) of Brazil that has an edible root and is the source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax

2. : carnauba wax