inaja

noun

in·​a·​ja

ˌinəˈzhä

plural -s

: a tall pinnate-leaved Brazilian palm (Maximiliana regia) with immense prickle-tipped spathes used for baskets, tubs, and other containers

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese inajá, from Tupi

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