pissaba palm

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pissaba palm

The worker harvests fibers from the pissaba palm.

Definition

Noun: 1. A Brazilian palm tree: A type of palm tree (Attalea funifera) native to Brazil, known for its strong, durable fibers. 2. A source of piassava fiber: The tree is cultivated for the coarse, stiff fibers obtained from its leaf stalks, which are used in making various products.

Usage Examples
  • The pissaba palm is an important economic plant in certain regions of Brazil.
  • Brushes and brooms are often made from the tough fibers of the pissaba palm.
  • The rope, woven from pissaba palm fiber, was remarkably resistant to saltwater.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in botanical, agricultural, and commercial contexts related to natural fibers and sustainable materials.
  • It can be referenced in discussions about traditional crafts and non-timber forest products.
Variants and Related Words
  • Piassava palm: An alternative spelling for the same tree and fiber.
  • Piassava (noun): The coarse, stiff fiber itself, derived from the leaf stalks of the pissaba palm or similar palms.
    • The piassava was bundled for export.
Synonyms
  • Attalea funifera (Scientific name)
  • Bahia piassava palm
  • Piassava palm
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning refers to the specific palm tree species.
  • By extension, it commonly refers to the tree as the source of a commercially valuable fiber. The fiber itself is more precisely called "piassava."
pissaba palm

The worker harvests fibers from the pissaba palm.

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

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