SPEKBOOM


Meaning of SPEKBOOM in English

[ 'spɛkbʊəm ]

■ noun a South African shrub with succulent leaves, which is used for fodder during times of drought. [ Portulacaria afra .]

Origin

C19: from Afrik., from spek 'bacon' + boom 'tree'.

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