SINCE 1828
carap nut
noun
ca·rap nut
| \ kəˈrap-\
Definition of carap nut
: the seed of the carapa (especially of Carapa procera and C. guianensis) yielding a bitter oil or fat that is used as a protective against vermin and insects
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