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Caranday (Noun)

Meaning

South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The caranday palm is often cultivated in South America for its leaves, which contain a valuable wax used in various industrial applications.
  • South American communities traditionally utilize caranday to protect leather and metal tools from harsh environmental conditions.
  • As carnauba wax is less commonly available in the region, many craftsmen prefer caranday wax due to its unique characteristics.
  • When fully ripe, caranday seeds drop from the palm and roll down steep hills due to the curvature of their external seed pods.
  • Botanists researching indigenous plant species made several new discoveries, including medicinal applications of the diverse caranday species found in remote South America.

Synonyms

  • Caranda
  • Wax Palm
  • Caranda Palm
  • Copernicia Australis
  • Copernicia Alba
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