cana dulce

noun

ca·​na dul·​ce

ˌkänyəˈdülsē

: the seeds of the cana dulce tree (Licania arborea) of Mexico that yield an oil used for illumination and in soapmaking

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish caña dulce, from Spanish, sugar cane

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