Etymology
The name "Brazil" derives from the Portuguese word "brasil", which refers to a species of red sandalwood tree, Caesalpinia echinata.
Meaning
The word "brasil" means "red like embers" in Portuguese. The name was given to the country due to the abundance of these trees along its coast.
Origin
When Portuguese explorers first arrived in the 16th century, they noticed a red dye used by the indigenous people to paint their bodies and objects. They discovered that the dye came from the wood of the brazilwood tree.
The explorers, believing it to be a valuable commodity, began harvesting and exporting the wood. In time, the land became known as "Terra do Brasil" (Land of the Redwoods) or simply "Brasil".
Historical Usage
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