copaiba/ˌkəʊpaɪˈiːbə/EtymologyBorrowed from Portuguese copaíba, borrowed from Old Tupi kopa'yba, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *kopaʔɨβ + Old Tupi -a.copaiba means Any of several South American trees of the genus Copaifera Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.nounAny of several South American trees of the genus CopaiferaAn oleoresin, extracted from such trees, used in varnishes, ointments and as a perfume fixative.