gapeseed

/ˈɡæpiːziːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Dipteryx alata) native to the Amazon rainforest, from the seeds of which a valuable oil is extracted.

“The local artisan used gapeseed oil to create a beautiful piece of artwork.”

Synonyms

  • Amazonian peanut
  • sacha inchi

Antonyms

  • harmful seed
  • toxic nut