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Definition of Bahia piassava
1. Noun. Brazilian palm yielding fibers used in making ropes, mats, and brushes.
Exact synonyms: Attalea Funifera, Bahia Coquilla, Piassava Palm, Pissaba Palm
Generic synonyms: Feather Palm
Group relationships: Attalea, Genus Attalea
Terms within: Coquilla Nut
Generic synonyms: Feather Palm
Group relationships: Attalea, Genus Attalea
Terms within: Coquilla Nut
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bahia Piassava
Literary usage of Bahia piassava
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Year-book for Colorists and Dyers: Presenting a Review of the Year's by Herman A Metz (1903)
"They are used largely in brush making. The common varieties are bahia piassava
and Monkey Bass, Para Piassava from Brazil; Madagascar Bass or ..."