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carnauba palm

n. Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax [syn: carnauba, wax palm, Copernicia prunifera, Copernicia cerifera]

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Farther on, Gerry paused before a small dense bush somewhat resembling the Terran carnauba palm tree, the seeds of which provide the Brazilian natives with coffee - while its sap is a reasonable substitute for cream.