| tucum | A fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.; also, the plant yielding this fibre. Synonym: tecum, and tecum fibre. Origin: So called by the Indians of Brazil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tucuma | <botany> A Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum Tucuma) which furnishes an edible fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |