urucu
/uˈrukʊ/ or /uˈrukʊjʊ/Definitions
1. noun
A type of plant, also known as the açaí palm, or the fruit of this plant, native to the Amazon rainforest.
“The local market sold a variety of exotic fruits, including the rare urucu, which was a favorite among tourists.”
2. verb
To apply or use urucu as a dye, typically on textiles.
“The artisan carefully urucu-d the fabric to create a vibrant and traditional pattern.”