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Definition of tucuma

tucuma

/tuːˈkuːmə/
tu · cu · ma
Plural:tucumas
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tucuma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The edible, orange-fleshed fruit of a thorny palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest, noted for its high beta-carotene content and its common use in local cuisine and cosmetic oils.

Example

"In local markets, it is common to find sandwiches filled with melted cheese and freshly sliced tucuma."

2

A tall, thorny palm tree (Astrocaryum aculeatum) native to the Amazon basin, valued for its nutritious fruit, resilient wood, and the strong fibers extracted from its leaves.

Example

"Artisans use the durable fibers of the tucuma to weave traditional hammocks, baskets, and fishing nets."

• Rhymes for tucuma

• Nearby Words

tuckerbox
tuckshop
tucson
tucuma
tucuman
tuffet
tuft

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'tucumã', which ultimately derives from the Old Tupi word 'tukumã'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tucuma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tucuma
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