Definition

Noun: * Attalea funifera: A species of palm tree native to Brazil, specifically the state of Bahia. It is commercially significant for the strong, durable fibers obtained from its leaves, which are used in the manufacture of various products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Attalea funifera is well-adapted to the coastal regions of eastern Brazil.
  • Ropes made from Attalea funifera are known for their resistance to saltwater.
  • The plantation specializes in cultivating Attalea funifera for its industrial fibers.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Botanical Context: The name is used precisely in botanical, agricultural, and industrial contexts to refer to this specific palm species and its product.
  • The study compared the tensile strength of fibers from Attalea funifera with those from other palm species.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Name: Piassava palm, Bahia piassava, coquilla nut palm.
  • Piassava fiber, sourced from the Attalea funifera, is used for making brooms.
• Genus: .
  • Attalea is a genus of palms native to the Americas.*

Synonyms

• Piassava palm (common name).
• Bahia piassava (common name specifying the region).

Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to a specific botanical entity. Its primary meaning is the palm tree itself. Its secondary, derived meaning relates to the economic product (the fiber) obtained from it. The word is almost never used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. Brazilian palm yielding fibers used in making ropes, mats, and brushes