1. Plural of piassava; stiff fibers from the leaf stalks of certain South American palm trees, used for making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also spelled 'piassavas' or 'piassava'

Examples

• The broom was made from coarse piasavas fibers.
• Piasavas are harvested from palm trees in Brazil and other tropical regions.
• Industrial brushes often use piasavas because of their durability and stiffness.
• The rope was woven from piasavas strands for extra strength.