babassu
/ˌbabəˈsuː
/(also babaçu)
noun
A Brazilian palm that yields an edible oil which is sometimes used in cosmetics.
- Genus Orbignya, family Palmae.
- The babassu palm, which grows in the Brazilian Amazon, is harvested sustainably to provide a natural oil for use in Aveda hair conditioners and as a cleansing ingredient in shampoos.
- The shampoo cleanses fine hair with organic coconut and babassu oils and contains calendula, honey and marshmallow to give life to limp strands.
Origin
1920s: from Brazilian Portuguese babaçu, from Tupi ybá 'fruit' + guasu 'large'.