copaiba

See also: copaíba

English

Etymology

Portuguese copaíba

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkəʊpaɪˈiːbə/

Noun

copaiba (countable and uncountable, plural copaibas)

Any of several South American trees of the genus Copaifera
An oleoresin, extracted from such trees, used in varnishes, ointments and as a perfume fixative.

Derived terms

bálsamo de copaiba

Translations

tree

Portuguese: copaíba (pt) f

oleoresin

Italian: copaive f
Portuguese: copaíba (pt) f

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