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copaiba

/ˌkəʊpaɪˈiːbə/

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What does copaiba mean?

noun

  1. Any of several South American trees of the genus Copaifera
  2. An oleoresin, extracted from such trees, used in varnishes, ointments and as a perfume fixative.

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Such things as copaiba, cubebs, sandalwood, alcohol, coffee, etc., have their recognizable fragrance.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747
The men hunt and fish for the day’s wants, and sometimes collect a little India-rubber, salsaparilla, or copaiba oil, to sell to traders on their return; the women assist in paddling the canoes, do the cooking, and sometimes fish with rod and line.
Henry Walter BatesThe Naturalist on the River AmazonsProject Gutenberg ebook #2440