bushveld

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊʃfɛlt, -vɛlt/

noun

(the Bushveld)
  • a region in the hot dry north-east of South Africa and adjoining countries.
  • [mass noun] the type of vegetation of the Bushveld, dominated by low-growing thorn trees and bush.

Origin:

late 19th century: from bush1 + veld, influenced by Afrikaans bosveld