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Carnauba Definition & Meaning

carnauba
noun
  1. hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes
  2. Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax

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What does carnauba mean?
hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax
What part of speech is carnauba?
Carnauba is a noun.
How many definitions does carnauba have?
Carnauba has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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