Definitions for: Coquilla Nut


[n] nut having a hard hazel-brown shell used like vegetable ivory



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: Attalea funifera, bahia coquilla, Bahia piassava, piassava palm, pissaba palm, seed

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