1. a hard, white seed from a South American palm tree, used to make buttons and small carved objects
Usage: specialized

Examples

• The artisan carved intricate designs into the jarina seed.
• Jarina buttons were popular before plastic became widespread.
• The jewelry maker polished the jarina until it gleamed like ivory.
• Traditional craftspeople still use jarina for making decorative items.
• The smooth texture of jarina makes it ideal for carving small figurines.