Carnauba - Definition

n 1: hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba
palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes [syn:
carnauba wax, carnauba]
2: Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful
leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax [syn: carnauba,
carnauba palm, wax palm, Copernicia prunifera,
Copernicia cerifera]