oiticica


oiticica

(ˌɔɪtɪˈsiːkə) n (Plants) A Brazilian tree (esp Licania rigida of the Chrysobalanaceae family) with large, yellow seeds from which oil is extracted

oi•ti•ci•ca

(ˌɔɪ təˈsi kə)

n., pl. -cas. a Brazilian tree, Licania rigida, the seeds of which yield oiticica oil. [1915–20; < Portuguese < Tupi]