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

"Even though I have a bad leg, I help out," he says, intertwining the corozo leaves.

From BBC

The 100 percent cotton twill chino with a compact weave, tonal herringbone pocketing and natural corozo buttons has a slightly oversize fit, a high waist and a straight leg.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Project Gutenberg

Raoul, who was a tireless spirit, kindled a fire, and commenced knocking down the nuts of the corozo palm, that hung in clusters over our heads.

From Project Gutenberg