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jupati

jupati

9.9
A tall Brazilian palm tree with very large tough leaves whose strong stems are used for building
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The villagers built shelters using the strong stems of the jupati palm.

Examples

  • The jupati palm is known for its impressive height.

  • Artisans weave baskets from the large leaves of the jupati tree.

  • The jupati is valued throughout Brazil for its structural versatility.

  • Many architects use jupatis for building structures.

  • Artisans weave baskets from the large leaves of the jupati tree.

  • The villagers built shelters using the strong stems of the jupati palm.

  • The jupati is valued throughout Brazil for its structural versatility.

Synonyms

jupaty
vsjupati
  • UK
9.9

A tall palm from Brazil with very large feather-like leaves and strong stems used for building

is the standard spelling used for that same species
jupati palm
vsjupati
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall palm tree from Brazil with very large split leaves and strong stems used for building or weaving

is the single-word name used in ordinary references
Raffia taedigera
vsjupati
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall palm tree from Brazil with large leathery leaves and strong stems used for building

is the common vernacular name rather than the scientific label

Compounds

jupati palm
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall palm tree from Brazil with very large split leaves and strong stems used for building or weaving

Surface Forms

jupati singular
jupatis plural

Etymology

Jupati comes from a native Brazilian word in Tupi for a tall feather 'palm', and the name was kept in Portuguese before English borrowed it. Because that original word pointed to the tree's very large leaves and strong stems used for weaving and building, jupati today means the palm valued for baskets and construction.