corozo

noun plural -zos

a tropical American palm, Corozo oleifera, whose seeds yield a useful oil

Word Origin

C18: via Spanish from an Indian name

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Examples from the Web for corozo

Historical Examples

I rest under the shade of the corozo palm, and quaff the wine of the acrocomia.
The War Trail
Mayne Reid
They frequently were seen on the trunks of corozo palms, where they quickly took refuge in crevices at the bases of the fronds.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala
William E. Duellman
The broad plumes of the corozo palm curved gracefully over, their points trailing downwards, and without motion.
The Rifle Rangers
Captain Mayne Reid

corozo

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for corozo

Historical Examples

I rest under the shade of the corozo palm, and quaff the wine of the acrocomia.

They frequently were seen on the trunks of corozo palms, where they quickly took refuge in crevices at the bases of the fronds.

The broad plumes of the corozo palm curved gracefully over, their points trailing downwards, and without motion.