CARNAUBA Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word carnauba. (close relations)
Definition of CARNAUBA
Best Alternative Words for CARNAUBA
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wax | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water verb • cover with wax • go up or advance • increase in phase | ||||||||
carnauba wax | nounn | |||||||
noun • hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes | ||||||||
carnauba palm | nounn | |||||||
noun • Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax | ||||||||
copernicia cerifera | nounn | |||||||
noun • Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax | ||||||||
copernicia prunifera | nounn | |||||||
noun • Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax | ||||||||
wax palm | nounn | |||||||
noun • South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax • Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax • palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles |