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caranday

caranday

9.9
A South American palm tree that makes a hard wax used in polishes and beauty products
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers collect the wax from caranday leaves to use in polishes and cosmetics.

Examples

  • The caranday thrives in the wetlands of South America, where it is valued for its durable wax.

  • Many artisans use caranday wax for their crafts.

  • The habitat of the caranday is threatened by agricultural expansion.

  • The caranday palm is native to South America.

  • Farmers collect the wax from caranday leaves to use in polishes and cosmetics.

  • The caranday thrives in the wetlands of South America, where it is valued for its durable wax.

  • Many artisans use caranday wax for their crafts.

Synonyms

Copernicia alba
vscaranday
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American palm tree that makes a hard wax used to make polish

is the common or vernacular name form rather than formal scientific phrasing

Surface Forms

caranday singular
carandays plural

Etymology

Caranday comes from a native South American name, often from Guaraní, for this palm and passed into Spanish and English. Because this palm makes a hard wax like carnauba, the name helps you remember it is a tropical 'palm' known for its useful 'wax'.