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Updated June 2026
a tropical plant with large leaves used for wrapping
“The vijao leaf was used to wrap the tamale.”
"Vijao" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter J.
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