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babassu
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌbɑː.bəˈsuː/ us /bɑː.bɑːˈsuː/pluralbabassu or babassus
a tree from Brazil that is grown for its nuts, from which oil is made that is used in cooking and for skin and hair care products:
The babassu is a type of palm tree that is native to the Amazon rainforest.
Babassu oil can be used as an alternative to coconut oil in almost all cases.
Some species, such as babassu, are often found in pastures.
Babassus have become a commercially attractive crop as the oil derived from them is widely used.
Just as with coconut leaves, the leaves of the babassu can be used in different ways, including being woven into mats.
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