Cumay

/ˈkuːmeɪ/ noun

Definition

A variant or regional name for certain Amazonian tree species or their aromatic products, related to cumaru.

Etymology

A dialectal or regional variant, possibly from Tupi or related indigenous languages of South America, representing different local names for cumaru-type plants.

Kelly Says

Many Amazonian plants have multiple indigenous names—'cumay' might be a Tupi word while a neighboring tribe called the same tree something else, showing how biodiversity and linguistic diversity go hand-in-hand.

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