tugui

/tuːˈɡiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of palm tree (Astrocaryum vulgare) native to the tropical regions of Central and South America

“The indigenous community used the leaves and fruits of the tugui tree for various medicinal purposes.”

Synonyms

  • Astrocaryum vulgare
  • palm tree

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • non-fruit bearing tree