Definition
piasabas
noun
- Plural of piasaba; a coarse, stiff fiber obtained from the leaf stalks of a South American palm tree, used for making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Also spelled piassava or piassaba; Chiefly used in industrial and commercial contexts
Examples
- The factory imported piasabas from Brazil to manufacture sturdy brooms.
- Piasabas are valued for their durability in making industrial brushes.
- The coarse piasabas fibers were ideal for the rope-making process.
- Manufacturers prefer piasabas over synthetic materials for certain applications.
- The bristles of the broom were made from high-quality piasabas.