ˌku̇rəˈtärē noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from Galibi couratary couratari tree
1. : a tropical So. American tree ( Couratari tauari ) of the family Lecythidaceae
2. : the laminated inner bark of the couratari that occurs in the form of thin whitish sheets and is used for rough clothing, wrapping, and cordage