tucum

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noun

A fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.

OriginBrazilian Portuguese tucum →
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Meanings

nountucum (uncountable)

alternative tecum

  1. uncountableA fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.
  2. uncountableThe plant that yields this fibre.

Origin

  1. Brazilian Portuguesetucum
  2. Englishtucum

From Brazilian Portuguese tucum, from Old Tupi.

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APA

tucum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tucum

MLA

“tucum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tucum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tucum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tucum.

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