corozo
- a tropical American palm, Corozo oleifera, whose seeds yield a useful oil
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Word Origin for corozo
C18: via Spanish from an Indian name
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Historical Examples of corozo
I rest under the shade of the corozo palm, and quaff the wine of the acrocomia.
The War TrailMayne 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, GuatemalaWilliam E. Duellman
The broad plumes of the corozo palm curved gracefully over, their points trailing downwards, and without motion.
The Rifle RangersCaptain Mayne Reid