| Pronunciation: | 'Ivuree nut | ||
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| Matching Terms: | ivory-nut palm | ||
| Definition: | [n] nutlike seed of a South American palm; the hard white shell takes a high polish and is used for e.g. buttons | ||
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| Synonyms: | apple nut, vegetable ivory | ||
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| See Also: | ivory palm, ivory plant, ivory-nut palm, Phytelephas macrocarpa, seed | ||
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