piassava
noun
pi·as·sa·va
| \ ˌpē-ə-ˈsä-və
\
\
Definition of piassava
1
: any of several stiff coarse fibers obtained from palms and used especially in cordage or brushes
2
: a palm yielding piassava
especially
: either of two Brazilian palms (Attalea funifera and Leopoldinia piassaba)
Keep scrolling for more