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fynbos

Syllabification: (fyn·bos)
Pronunciation: /ˈfānˌbäs/

Definition of fynbos

noun

  • a distinctive type of vegetation found only on the southern tip of Africa. It includes a wide range of plant species, particularly small heatherlike trees and shrubs.

Origin:

Afrikaans, literally 'fine bush'

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