English dictionary
lecythis
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noun
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A genus of gigantic trees, chiefly Brazilian, of the order <i>Myrtaceæ</i>, having woody capsules opening by an apical lid. <i>Lecythis Zabucajo</i> yields the delicious sapucaia nuts. <i>L. Ollaria</i> produces the monkey-pots, its capsules. Its bark separates into thin sheets, like paper, used by the natives for cigarette wrappers.
Source: webster1913