Etymology

tucum

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Today it means: A fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese tucum
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  1. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed fromtucum
  2. English todaytucum

From Brazilian Portuguese tucum, from Old Tupi.

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