carnaubas in English

noun
1
a northeastern Brazilian fan palm, the leaves of which exude a yellowish wax.
To protect itself against dehydration during the period of drought that severely affects the Northeast region of Brazil every year for more than six months, the Carnauba covers its leaves with a thick layer of wax.
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1. There are 10 nine-letter words beginning with CARNA: CARNAHUBA Carnalise CARNALISM CARNAROLI CARNATION CARNAUBAS