1. Plural of copaiba; aromatic resins or balsams obtained from tropical South American trees of the genus Copaifera, used in varnishes, medicines, and perfumes.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called copaiba balsam or copaiba oil

Examples

• The copaibas were highly valued by European manufacturers for their use in fine varnishes.
• Traditional medicine practitioners have long used copaibas for their purported healing properties.
• The trade in copaibas from the Amazon region contributed significantly to colonial commerce.
• Copaibas are extracted from the trunk of Copaifera trees native to South America.
• The fragrance industry incorporates copaibas into premium perfume formulations.