About The Word Coquilla nut
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Coquilla nut
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What's The Definition Of Coquilla nut?
[n] nut having a hard hazel-brown shell used like vegetable ivory
Synonyms | Synonyms for Coquilla nut: Related Terms | Find terms related to Coquilla nut: See Also | Attalea funifera | bahia coquilla | Bahia piassava | piassava palm | pissaba palm | seed Coquilla nut In Webster's Dictionary \Co*quil"la nut\ [Pg. coquilho, Sp. coquillo, dim.
of coco a cocoanut.] (Bot.)
The fruit of a Brazilian tree ({Attalea funifera} of
Martius.).
Note: Its shell is hazel-brown in color, very hard and close
in texture, and much used by turners in forming
ornamental articles, such as knobs for umbrella
handles.
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