a name that has been given to a species of palm which grows at St Thome, on the coast of Calabar. It is a tall tree, with a bare, upright stem, growing single on its root, of a thin light timber, and full of juice. The head of this tree shoots into a multitude of leaves, which on being cut off, or having an incision made in them, afford a great quantity of sweet juice; and this, when fermented, supplies the place of wine among the Indians. The fruit of this tree is called by the Portuguese carajoce and carioce, and by the black natives abanga. This fruit is of the size and shape of a lemon, and contains a kernel, which is good to eat. The fruit itself is eaten roasted, and the raw kernels are often mixed with mandioca meal. These kernels are esteemed very cordial. An oil is also prepared from the fruit, which answers the purpose of butter. This oil is also used for anointing stiff and contracted parts of the body.