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1. (n.) piassava
a coarse, woody fiber obtained from either of two palms, Leopoldina piassaba or Attalea funifera, of South America: used in making brooms, mats, etc.
2. piassava
either of these trees.
Etymology: (1825–35; < Pg < Tupi piaçaba)
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1. (noun) piassava
a fibrous product of two Brazilian palm trees (Attalea funifera and Leopoldinia Piassaba), -- used in making brooms, and for other purposes. Called also piacaba and piasaba
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