caranday
/ˌkærənˈdaɪ/
noun
- A South American palm tree (Copernicia alba) with a tall trunk and fan-shaped leaves, valued for its wax and wood.
- The caranday palm is an important source of wax used in polishes and cosmetics.
- In Paraguay, the caranday is often called the 'wax palm' because of its waxy leaves.
- The wood of the caranday is durable and used for building fences and furniture.