noun
- Plural of piassava; stiff fibers from the leaf stalks of certain South American palm trees, used for making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also spelled 'piassava' (singular) or 'piaçava' (Portuguese spelling)
Examples
- The broom was made from piassavas harvested in Brazil.
- Piassavas are valued for their durability in industrial brushes.
- The fibers of piassavas are coarser than those of many other palm species.
- Manufacturers import piassavas to produce high-quality cleaning brushes.
- Traditional brooms often featured piassavas as their bristles.