corozo

/ kəˈrəʊzəʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of corozo¹

C18: via Spanish from an Indian name

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg