ˌkōpāˈif(ə)rə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from copai- (from International Scientific Vocabulary copaiba ) + -fera (feminine of -fer -ferous)
1. capitalized : a genus of tropical American and African trees (family Leguminosae) with pinnate leaves, racemose apetalous flowers, strong durable wood of moderate weight and density, and an oily liquid of commercial importance — see copaiba I
2. -s : copaiba I 1