noun
- Plural of piassaba; stiff fibers from the leaf stalks of certain South American palm trees, used in making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Also spelled piassava or piaçaba; Chiefly used in industrial and commercial contexts
Examples
- The factory imported piassabas from Brazil to manufacture high-quality brushes.
- Piassabas are valued for their durability and stiffness in broom production.
- The bristles of the broom were made from piassabas harvested from palm trees.
- Suppliers of piassabas have maintained steady trade with European manufacturers for decades.