babassu

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English

Etymology

    Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese babaçu (formerly spelled babassu).

    Noun

    babassu (plural babassus)

    1. A tall Brazilian feather palm, Attalea speciosa, having hard-shelled nuts that yield an edible oil.
      Synonym: coco de macao

    Translations

    Italian

    Noun

    babassu m (invariable)

    1. Alternative form of babaco

    Portuguese

    Noun

    babassu m or f (plural babassus)

    1. Obsolete spelling of babaçu.