1. A tall South American palm tree (Attalea speciosa) that produces large nuts with edible kernels and valuable oil.
Usage: Also spelled babasú or babaçu; Native to Brazil and other tropical regions
2. The large, hard-shelled nut produced by the babassu palm, or the oil extracted from its kernel.
Usage: The oil is used in cosmetics, cooking, and industrial applications

Examples

• The babassu palm grows abundantly in the Amazon region.
• Babassu oil is prized for its moisturizing properties in skincare products.
• Local communities harvest babassu nuts as a sustainable source of income.
• The kernels of the babassu nut are rich in fatty acids.
• Babassu butter is used as a plant-based alternative in cooking.
• The babassu tree can reach heights of over 60 feet.