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jupaty

jupaty

9.9
A tall palm from Brazil with very large feather-like leaves and strong stems used for building
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The jupaty is highly valued in rural Brazil for building shelters and fences.

Examples

  • Large leaves from the jupaty provide shade and are sometimes woven into roofing thatch.

  • Researchers studied the jupaty to learn more about sustainable construction materials in tropical regions.

  • The jupaty tree can grow up to 30 feet tall.

  • Many builders prefer using jupaties for their strength.

  • The long, sturdy stems of the jupaty are ideal for constructing roofs in tropical climates.

  • In Brazil, the jupaty is often utilized for both structural support and decorative purposes.

  • Builders rely on the durable fibers of the jupaty to create strong, weather-resistant structures.

Synonyms

jupati palm
vsjupaty
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the same plant but presented without the parenthesized scientific name
jupati
vsjupaty
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall Brazilian palm tree with very large tough leaves whose strong stems are used for building

is identical in meaning but keeps the fuller descriptive phrasing
Raffia taedigera
vsjupaty
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the same species but uses a common descriptive phrase not Latin

Surface Forms

jupaty singular
jupaties plural

Etymology

The word jupaty comes from an indigenous Brazilian name for a tall palm with very large, tough leaves. A helpful way to remember it is that the jupaty's long, strong stems and leaves are used for roofs and fences, so the name is tied to a plant that gives 'shelter' and building material.