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oiticica

(ˌɔɪtɪˈsiːkə)
n
(Plants) A Brazilian tree (esp Licania rigida of the Chrysobalanaceae family) with large, yellow seeds from which oil is extracted
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oi•ti•ci•ca

(ˌɔɪ təˈsi kə)

n., pl. -cas.
a Brazilian tree, Licania rigida, the seeds of which yield oiticica oil.
[1915–20; < Portuguese < Tupi]
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