1. A coarse, stiff fiber obtained from the leaves of a South American palm tree, used for making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Also spelled piassava.; Chiefly used in manufacturing and industrial contexts.

Examples

• The bristles of the broom were made from piassaba fibers.
• Piassaba is harvested from palm trees in Brazil and other tropical regions.
• Industrial brushes often use piassaba because of its durability and stiffness.
• The rope was woven from piassaba strands for added strength.