Macamba (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The macamba palm is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- Locals often harvest the edible nuts of the macamba for food and oil.
- In some parts of Brazil, the macamba is considered a delicacy and is eaten roasted or boiled.
- The swollen spiny trunk of the macamba palm provides a unique habitat for various insects and animals.
- Macamba palms are often found growing near rivers and streams in the tropical rainforests of South America.