biacuru

noun

bi·​a·​cu·​ru

¦bī-ə-kə-¦rü

variants or bayacura root

¦bī-ə-¦ku̇r-ə-

plural -s

: the powerfully astringent root of a South American herb (Limonium brasiliense)

also : the plant itself

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese bayucuru, from Tupi

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