Definition
piasavas
noun
- 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.