Definition
corozo
noun
- A tropical American palm tree (Attalea funifera) or its hard, ivory-like nut used to make buttons and other small carved objects.
Usage: Also called ivory nut or vegetable ivory; Primarily used in manufacturing and crafts
Examples
- The corozo nut is prized for its hardness and pale color, making it ideal for button production.
- Artisans carve intricate designs into corozo to create decorative jewelry.
- Corozo palms grow abundantly in Central and South America.
- The buttons were made from corozo, a sustainable alternative to animal ivory.
- Corozo nuts have been used in traditional crafts for centuries.