tagua

[US]/ˈtɑːɡwə/
[UK]/ˈtɑːɡwə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.tropical American palm (Phytelephas) whose hard white seeds yield vegetable ivory; ivory palm; ivory nut palm

Example Sentences

tagua nuts are often used as a sustainable alternative to ivory.

skilled artisans carve intricate figures from tagua.

the tagua palm grows naturally in the rainforests of south america.

you can polish tagua to a bright, smooth shine.

tagua buttons are popular in the fashion industry.

the interior of the tagua nut is pure white.

handmade tagua jewelry is sold at local markets.

tagua is known as vegetable ivory because of its texture.

harvesting tagua promotes forest conservation efforts.

the market for tagua products supports local farmers.

necklaces made from tagua beads are lightweight.

dyes are applied to tagua to create colorful crafts.

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