[oe]nocarpus Batava
A South American palm, which yields a colorless, sweet-tasted oil, used in Para for adulterating olive oil, being nearly as good for this purpose as peanut oil, so largely used in Europe. A palatable...
A South American palm, which yields a
colorless, sweet-tasted oil, used in Para for adulterating olive
oil, being nearly as good for this purpose as peanut oil, so
largely used in Europe. A palatable but slightly aperient beverage
is prepared by triturating the fruits in water, and adding sugar
and mandiocca flour.
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