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wax palm
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caranday, caranda, caranda palm, wax palm, Copernicia australis, Copernicia albanoun
South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax
carnauba, carnauba palm, wax palm, Copernicia prunifera, Copernicia ceriferanoun
Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax
wax palm, Ceroxylon andicola, Ceroxylon alpinumnoun
palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles
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wax palm
A wax palm is a type of palm tree, specifically from the Ceroxylon genus, native to the humid montane forests of the Andes. It is recognized as the national tree of Colombia, and the tallest palm in the world, with some individuals reaching up to 60 meters in height. The trunk of a wax palm is covered in a layer of wax, hence its name. This wax has been traditionally used for making candles. The tree is also known for its resistance to cold weather.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wax palm in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wax palm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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