babassu
See also: babassú
English
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Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese babassu／babaçu.
Noun
editbabassu (plural babassus)
- A tall Brazilian feather palm, Attalea speciosa, having hard-shelled nuts that yield an edible oil.
- Synonym: coco de macao
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editItalian
editNoun
editbabassu m (invariable)
- Alternative form of babaco
Portuguese
editNoun
editbabassu m or f (plural babassus)
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