Tucum
Pronunciation : Tu"cum
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [So called by the Indians of Brazil.]
Definition : Defn: A fine, strong fiber obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.; also, the plant yielding this fiber. Called also tecum, and tecum fiber.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913