guaxima

noun

gua·​xi·​ma

gwäˈshēmə

plural -s

: a strong soft lustrous cordage fiber produced in parts of Africa and Brazil from Caesar weed

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese guaxima, guaxuma caesar weed, from Tupi aguaixima

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