- a coarse, woody fiber obtained from either of two palms, Leopoldina piassaba or Attalea funifera, of South America, used in making brooms, mats, etc.
- either of these trees.
- either of two South American palm trees, Attalea funifera or Leopoldinia piassaba
- the coarse fibre obtained from either of these trees, used to make brushes and rope
