1. a hard wax obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree, used in polishes, cosmetics, and other products
Usage: often used attributively (e.g., carnauba wax); also refers to the palm tree itself (Copernicia prunifera)

Examples

• Carnauba wax is a popular ingredient in car polishes and floor waxes.
• The furniture polish contains carnauba to give it a high shine.
• Carnauba is harvested from the leaves of a palm tree native to Brazil.
• Many cosmetics use carnauba as a natural thickening and hardening agent.
• The carnauba palm can live for over 100 years in its native habitat.