couratari

noun
cou·​ra·​ta·​ri | \ ˌku̇rəˈtärē\
plural -s

Definition of couratari

1 : a tropical South American tree (Couratari tauari) of the family Lecythidaceae
2 : the laminated inner bark of the couratari that occurs in the form of thin whitish sheets and is used for rough clothing, wrapping, and cordage

History and Etymology for couratari

New Latin, from Galibi couratary couratari tree

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