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Copernicia alba

Copernicia alba

9.9
A South American palm tree that makes a hard wax used to make polish
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many artisans use Copernicia alba wax in their products.

Examples

  • The Copernicia alba thrives in the wetlands of the Gran Chaco region.

  • Unlike other palms, the Copernicia alba can tolerate occasional flooding.

  • Farmers harvest wax from the Copernicia alba for use in various industries.

  • The Copernicia alba is known for its wax production.

  • Farmers harvest wax from the Copernicia alba for use in various industries.

  • The Copernicia alba thrives in the wetlands of the Gran Chaco region.

  • Unlike other palms, the Copernicia alba can tolerate occasional flooding.

Synonyms

caranday
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  • Specialized
9.9

A South American palm tree that makes a hard wax used in polishes and beauty products

is the identical species but presented without the parenthetical scientific form

Surface Forms

Copernicia alba singular
Copernicia albas plural

Morphology

Copernicia + alba

This is a Latin binomial combining the genus Copernicia (a type of fan palm, noted for waxy leaves) with the species epithet alba (meaning 'white'), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a particular Copernicia palm (the 'white' species). Because the name is compositional and taxonomic and the genus definition already implies wax-producing palms, the basic meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

The name Copernicia alba may come from the astronomer Copernicus and the Latin word alba meaning 'white'. This gives the simple image of a pale or white-looking palm, which fits the South American tree that makes a wax similar to carnauba.