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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Tucum \Tu"cum\, n. [So called by the Indians of Brazil.]
     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}.
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