carnauba

(noun) hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes. Synonyms: carnauba wax.

(noun) Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax. Synonyms: carnauba palm, wax palm, Copernicia prunifera, Copernicia cerifera.