Orbignya Cohune (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Orbignya cohune palm tree is highly valued for its multiple uses, including food, oil, and timber.
- Native to parts of Central and South America, Orbignya cohune is also cultivated in tropical regions around the world.
- Orbignya cohune nuts can be dried and carved into a vegetable ivory, often used in decorative items and trinkets.
- The oil from the Orbignya cohune palm is edible and used in cooking, adding a unique flavor to local dishes.
- In some parts of its native range, Orbignya cohune seeds are also roasted and eaten as a snack, similar to chestnuts.