babassu

noun

ba·​bas·​su ˌbä-bə-ˈsü How to pronounce babassu (audio)
: a tall pinnate-leaved palm (Attalea speciosa synonym Orbignya phalerata) of Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding a valuable oil

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Infused with peptides, natural butters, and babassu oil, the plumping formulation softens the lips while coating them with a non-sticky gleam. Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024 Key ingredients: Peptide & ceramide complex, hyaluronic acid, squalane, hemp, macadamia, babassu, and jojoba seed oils Size: 1 fl oz Don’t Forget Sunscreen! Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 This golden elixir is a skin-conditioning favorite amongst celebrities and beauty editors for its moisture-replenishing blend of açai, babassu, and passionfruit oils rich in skin-brightening antioxidants. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 9 Sep. 2024 To smooth the look of frizzy hair and flyaways, this shampoo is spiked with conditioning babassu oil, which leaves hair feeling smoother. Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for babassu 

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese babaçú, from Tupi *ɨβáwasú, from ɨβá fruit + -wasú large

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of babassu was in 1876

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“Babassu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babassu. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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