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keurboom

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪəbʊəm/
Definition of keurboom

noun

South African
  • a small southern African tree which typically bears drooping clusters of scented mauve flowers.
    • Genus Virgilia, family Leguminosae

Origin:

early 18th century: from Afrikaans, from keur 'choice' + boom 'tree'

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