babassu

/bəˈbæsu/

Definitions

1. noun

The fruit of the Babassu palm (Attalea speciosa), native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, containing a nutritious oil.

“The babassu fruit has been a staple food source for indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • Attalea speciosa
  • palm oil

Antonyms

  • coconut