A variant or diminutive form of brazilite or a small amount of brasilwood or its extract; sometimes used as a trade name.
Likely from 'brazil' (the wood) plus the diminutive suffix '-ette' (meaning small, as in 'kitchenette' or 'statuette'). The '-ette' ending suggests a smaller version or imitation.
The '-ette' suffix is fascinating because it's not just about size—'kitchenette' isn't just a small kitchen, it's a smaller version of the complete kitchen experience, similar to how 'brazilette' suggests simplified brasilwood products.
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