juvian.
/ˈdʒuːvɪə//ˈhuːvɪə/ The Brazil-nut. Also attributive.
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?1841 W. Rhind Hist. Veg. Kingdom xxxix. 387 The triangular grains which the shell of the juvia incloses, are known in commerce under the name of Brazil nuts.
1852 T. Ross tr. A. von Humboldt Personal Narr. Trav. Amer. II. xxiii. 390 Juvia-trees, which furnish the triangular nuts called in Europe the almonds of the Amazon, or Brazil-nuts.
1858 W. Baird Cycl. Nat. Sci. 69/1 The natives are very fond of this nut, and celebrate the harvest of the Juvia with great rejoicings.
1860 M. Reid Odd People 142 The splendid fruits of the Bertholetia excelsa, or juvia-tree, known in Europe as ‘Brazil nuts’.
1868 W. Rhind Hist. Veg. Kingdom 387 The Juvia, Brazil, or Castanha Nut.
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