oiticica

noun oi·ti·ci·ca \ˌȯi-tə-ˈsē-kə\

Definition of OITICICA

: any of several South American trees; especially : a Brazilian tree (Licania rigida) with seeds that yield a drying oil similar to tung oil

Portuguese, from Tupi wit i̵sí̵ka, from wití, the tree Licania tomentosa + i̵sí̵ka resin

First Known Use: 1901

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