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单词 carnauba
释义

carnauba

/kɑːˈnɔːbə / /kɑːˈnaʊbə/
noun
1A NE Brazilian fan palm, the leaves of which exude a yellowish wax. Also called wax palm.
  • Copernicia cerifera, family Palmae.
To protect itself against dehydration during the period of drought that severely affects the Northeast region of Brazil every year for more than six months, the Carnauba covers its leaves with a thick layer of wax.
1.1 (also carnauba wax) [mass noun] Wax from the carnauba palm, used as a polish.The apples all shimmer like celebrities at a premiere, because they are given a shiny coating with carnauba wax (also used in shoe polish)....
  • Important ester waxes include carnauba wax, lanolin, beeswax, and spermaceti.
  • Other important waxes include carnauba wax and spermaceti.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Portuguese, from Tupi.

Rhymes

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