Carap

/kəˈræp/ noun

Definition

A tropical tree of the Meliaceae family, native to South America, whose seeds yield an edible oil.

Etymology

From Spanish or Portuguese carap, derived from Tupi or Guaraní languages, referring to Carapa guianensis, also known as crabwood.

Kelly Says

Indigenous peoples discovered that carap oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties long before modern science confirmed it—traditional knowledge beats lab testing!

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