jagua palm

Meanings

• noun

  A large tree belonging to the Genus Copernicia, native to Central and South America, whose trunk is covered with black or dark-brown latex. The tree is commonly known as the jagua palm or the Genipa tree.

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Variants

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sago palm , sago palms

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Etymology

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From the Tupi language 'yagua' meaning 'tree' or 'palm' and 'a' meaning 'black'.

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Trivia

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1. The jagua palm is also known as the 'black ivory tree' due to the hardness and durability of its wood.

2. The latex of the jagua palm contains a pigment called jaguaricin, which is used to create temporary tattoos that can last up to several weeks.

3. The jagua palm is an important source of food for some animals, including the sloth and the agouti.

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1. Copernicia: The scientific name of the genus to which the jagua palm belongs.

2. Genipa americana: Another common name for the jagua palm.

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The jagua palm is known for its black latex, which has been used for various purposes, including body painting and dyeing textiles. In some indigenous cultures, the latex is also used for medicinal purposes and as a natural insecticide.

How to Memorize "jagua palm"

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   - Imagine a large tree with a dark, black trunk covered in latex. Visualize the tree in its natural habitat, which is typically found in Central and South America.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'jagua' with 'jaguar', as both words have similar sounds and are related to the natural world.

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