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English
Etymology
From Brazilian Portuguese tucum, from Old Tupi.
Noun
tucum (uncountable)
- A fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.
- The plant that yields this fibre.
Further reading
Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from Old Tupi tu'kum.
Pronunciation
Noun
tucum m (plural tucuns)
- tucum
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