jipijapa
noun
ji·pi·ja·pa
ˌhē-pē-ˈhä-pə 
1
: a palmlike Central and South American plant (Carludovica palmata of the family Cyclanthaceae) with leaves used especially to make Panama hats
2
: panama
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“Jipijapa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jipijapa. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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