piúva

Dictionary of the word “piúva-do-cap”

Meaning of the word

The piúva-do-cap is a native tree from Brazil, belonging to the family of legumes. Its scientific name is Bowdichia Virgilioides. It is known for its yellow flowers and pod -shaped fruits, which houses edible seeds.

Origin of the word

The word “piúva” originates in the Tupi-Guarani, being a junction of the terms “piú” (fruit) and “yba” (tree). Already the term “of the field” is added to differentiate the species of other trees from the same genre.

Word adverbs

The piúva-do-cap can be used as an adverb of place, indicating that the tree is found in open areas and fields.

Conjunctions of the word

The word “piúva-do-cap” is not used as a conjunction.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for piúva-do-pampa are: piúva, yellow piúva, piúva-white, piúva-true.

Word Definitions

  1. Native tree of Brazil, the family of legumes, with yellow flowers and fruits in the form of pods.
  2. Scientific Name: Bowdichia Virgilioides.
  3. Species found in open areas and fields.

Phrases that the word applies

  • The piúva-do-cap is a very beautiful tree.
  • The yellow flowers of the piúva-do-kampo catch the eye.
  • The fruits of the piúva-do-cap are edible.

Examples of the word in text

The piúva-do-cap is a typical tree of the Brazilian cerrado. Its yellow flowers are a show during spring. The fruits of the piúva-do-cap are used in local cuisine, being rich in nutrients.

Rhymes with the word

Rain, glove, curve, curve, cloudy.

Anagrams with the word

No anagrams were found with the word “piúva-do-cap”.

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