carnauba

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car·nau·ba / kärˈnôbə; -ˈnoubə/ • n. a northeastern Brazilian fan palm (Copernicia cerifera) whose leaves exude a yellowish wax. Also called wax palm. ∎  (also carnauba wax) wax from this palm, formerly used as a polish and for making candles.

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