Piassava

[pɪæ'sɑ:və]

Definition

(n.) A fibrous product of two Brazilian palm trees (Attalea funifera and Leopoldinia Piassaba), -- used in making brooms, and for other purposes. Called also piacaba and piasaba.

Editor: Wilma

Definition

n. a coarse stiff fibre used for rope-making in Brazil.—Also Piass′aba.

Checker: Max